NSW failing to meet standards set by Gladys Berejiklian

Dominic Perrottet says lagging areas remain a priority but disability advocate says setting targets is not enough and strategy should be overhauled

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Half of the targets set by the New South Wales state government to enhance residents' quality of life are not on track to be met, despite assurances from the premier, Dominic Perrottet, that the goals remain core" to his agenda.

Education, disability representation and domestic violence are among those falling short in targets set by then premier Gladys Berejiklian following the 2019 state election. These form part of 14 premier's priorities" setting benchmarks for progress in key areas.

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