NSW government seeks budget office access for One Nation
The Minns government proposes legislative changes to allow the populist party to have policies costed by the independent Parliamentary Budget Office.
At a glance
- NSW government proposes legislative amendment to give One Nation access to Parliamentary Budget Office
- Change aims to provide independent cost assessments of all three major parties' policies before 2027 election
- Coalition announces tighter visa laws and enhanced deportation powers for those promoting violent extremism
The NSW government will seek to amend legislation to grant One Nation access to the independent Parliamentary Budget Office ahead of the 2027 election. The government stated that with three parties expected to compete to form government, voters should receive independent cost assessments of all major parties' policies, not just Labor and the Coalition.
The Coalition also announced plans to tighten visa laws and strengthen deportation powers targeting those who preach hatred or promote violent extremism, describing extremism as having no place in Australia.
Why it matters
The 2027 NSW election is expected to see three parties competing for government, raising questions about how voters assess policy costings across all major contenders.
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