New South Wales Treasurer Daniel Mookhey was evasive when asked about the government's plans on housing and the Eraring coal fired power plant as he previewed the upcoming state Budget.
Speaking to Sky News Australia on Wednesday, the NSW Treasurer said the first Labor Budget to be handed down in the state for ten years would be a"considered" document, with pledges to assist with cost of living and to rebuild"essential services".
Asked whether the government could deliver on its promise to construct additional homes given sceptiscism from property developers, the Treasurer pointed to steps he said the government was taking to address the issue of supply but refused to put a timeline on when new houses would be completed. Picture: Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
Mr Mookey was equally coy on the government's approach to dealing with the Eraring coal fired power plant, which they have confirmed will need to have its operating life extended beyond the planned closure of the station in 2025.
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