'Fantasy': Labor pushing One Nation to cost policies

NSW Premier Chris Minns announced plans to require One Nation to formally cost its election promises, potentially in New South Wales. The budget office would review the party's platform, creating a budget impact statement for scrutiny by voters. Labor argues that this move ensures accountability, especially as household budgets tighten.

One Nation has previously faced criticism for offering policies without cost estimates. Premier Minns emphasized that the financial exercise would keep parties accountable to voters. The move comes as One Nation, led by Mike Newman, aims to field candidates in all 93 lower house seats for the upcoming March election. Despite currently lacking a majority in the state's lower house, a recent survey showed One Nation holding 23% primary vote intention, behind the coalition and Labor. The Greens opposed the plan, warning that it could lend One Nation undue legitimacy.