Skip to main contentSkip to news navigation, settings and searchABC NewsJust InFor YouPoliticsWorldBusinessAnalysisSportLifestyleEntertainmentQuizzesNews HomeJust InFor YouAnalysisRuralWatch LiveHealthIndigenousPoliticsScienceDeep TimeElectionsWorldEnvironmentInvestigationsBusinessLocal newsQuizzesSportAFLNRLFootballTennisCricketNetballLifestyleWellbeingRelationships & FamilyFood & RecipesPersonal FinanceHome & GardenEntertainmentTV & MoviesBooksMusicPop CultureArtsYour ABC AccountPersonalise the news andstay in the knowFacebookYouTubeInstagramTwitterEmergencyBackstoryNewsletters中文新闻BERITA BAHASA INDONESIATOK PISIN Appearance (BETA)Always lightAlways darkFollow system settingsFind any issues using dark mode? Please let us knowABC iViewABC ListenBy Gavin CooteTopic:BudgetTue 23 Jun 2026 at 1:22pmTue 23 Jun 2026 at 1:22pmFrom health to education and cost-of-living, here are the state budget's winners and losers. (ABC News: Jo-Yi Hsu)The NSW government has unveiled its spending and saving decisions for the coming financial year.Cost-of-living relief will be offered through a cheaper toll cap, frozen public transport costs and cuts to vehicle registration fees for one year.Here are the winners and losers, and some of the biggest state budget announcements.Winner: Cost-of-living helpRead more Loser: Budget balanceRead more Neutral: Disability servicesRead more Winner: Health and hospitalsRead more Winner: Public transport usersRead more Loser: Regional NSWRead more Winner: Domestic violence responseRead more Winner: Jewish AustraliansRead more Neutral: EnvironmentRead more Neutral: Mental healthRead more Winner: HousingRead more Winner: EducationRead more Winner: PoliceRead more Loser: Economic outlookRead more Neutral: Western SydneyRead more Credits:Illustration: Georgina Louise Piper and Emma Machan
Who wins and who loses in the NSW budget
With billions for health but limited funds for the state's regions, here are the 2026 NSW budget's winners and losers.










