The NSW government is set to reveal its contribution to a joint funding package for Tomago Aluminium in next month’s state budget, with the deal estimated to cost between $300 million and $470 million, amid ongoing negotiations with the federal government over the funding split.
Hunter Jobs Alliance has criticised the NSW government for failing to properly engage in more than five months of talks, warning that continued inaction is destroying confidence across the Hunter Region. As HJA Coordinator Justin Page said: “Why has the NSW government still not properly come to the table after more than five months of uncertainty? The NSW government needs to stop standing on the sidelines and start fighting for Hunter jobs.”