NSW Treasurer announces public transport fare reductions to ease cost pressures
New South Wales Treasurer Daniel Mookhey announced public transport fare reductions in the upcoming budget, aiming to relieve cost-of-living pressures. The Minns government will lower weekly and daily caps for Opal card users but will not follow Victoria's model of free travel. The budget focuses on relief, reform, and economic discipline as the state approaches elections in March 2027.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 00:00 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 00:20 UTC
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