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Mixed reactions to State Budget The NSW State Budget handed down on June 24 has met mixed reactions on the Central Coast, with Labor MPs saying it focuses on delivering on commitments, and critics claiming it is disappointing and holds no new spending for the region. Cited as a particular disappointment is the lack of funding for a proposed new TAFE building in the heart of Gosford. Labor MPs David Harris (Wyong), Yasmin Catley (Swansea), David Mehan (The Entrance) and Liesl Tesch (Gosford) say the budget delivers
Labor MPs (from left) Yasmin Catley, Liesl Tesch, David Mehan and David Harris with the budget papers
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