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Opposition Criticizes Labor Government on Economic Policy, Citing Business Concerns

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Oct 22
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Kellie Sloane and Gurmesh Singh criticized the Minns Labor Government regarding its economic policies. The criticism was based on the Business NSW Business Conditions report for September 2026, which showed that high taxes and levies remained the primary cost concern for NSW businesses for the second consecutive quarter. The report also indicated that business confidence was low at -65.0, with no positive outlook reported across any region or industry in NSW.

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The report highlighted significant employment concerns, noting that nearly one in three businesses was reducing staff over the past quarter. The critics proposed several policy alternatives to help businesses, including raising the payroll tax threshold from $1.2 million to $1.5 million and cutting the payroll tax rate.

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  • SinghLeader of the Opposition and NSW Liberal Leader
  • Kellie SloaneAustralian politician and journalist who joined the criticism
  • Chris MinnsTarget of the economic policy criticism regarding government charges and taxes

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  1. Nationals rejected the Minns Labor Government's mandate amid Singh's criticism of business burden.1 source
  2. Singh and Kellie Sloane criticized the Minns Labor Government's economic policies.1 source

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