Dominic Perrottet announces ‘future fund’ for NSW children as cornerstone of Coalition’s re-election pitch

Premier uses Liberal campaign launch to pledge up to $400 annually for children to be used on education or housing once turning 18

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Every child under 10 in New South Wales will be set up with an account containing $400 as part of an election promise the premier, Dominic Perrottet, said was the most significant financial security investment" in the state's history.

Perrottet announced the government's $850m signature election policy" at the Liberal campaign launch in Sydney's west on Sunday, flanked by dozens of children on stage.

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