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NSW celebrates revenues and residents struggling high-cost of living

NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet announced his budget for 2017-18

NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet announced his budget for 2017-18 Source: AAP

What's more important? And what is more useful?


Helping struggling families with their debts and endless expenses, or celebrate The New South Wales government the budget surplus of over $ 4.5 billion.

Finding a solution to renting houses or spending so much on building a new prison for those convicted of serious crimes, including terrorism?

Search for a solution to the cost of gas and electricity bills or celebrate boasting revenues from privatizing electricity?

And what is the benefit of the budget surplus while families crave food?


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