Premier Dominic Perrottet has been forced to knock back a barrage of questions on accusations he has plans for a sweeping privatisation agenda as he argues Labor has “form” in running scare campaigns.
Cabinet Minister Wendy Tuckerman and Wollondilly MP Nathaniel Smith showed support for privatising Sydney Water during a candidates forum in Goulburn.
Opposition Leader Chris Minns said the Premier needed to"front up and explain" his plans for privatisation. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Swift “The advice I’ve received is they’ve made a mistake, they’ve clarified their position in relation to that, we have no plans in relation to Sydney Water, I’ve made that very clear every step of the way,” Mr Perrottet said.
Premier Dominic Perrottet came under fire over claims he plans to privatise Sydney Water. Picture: Sky News Australia “The only people who’ve raised this issue have been the Labor Party and the union movement I cannot be clearer we have no plans in relation to Sydney Water.”
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