Dominic Perrottet says NSW palliative care boost will rectify his past mistakes

Premier announces $742m for end-of-life care while acknowledging he failed' to address issue as treasurer

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Palliative care in New South Wales will get a $743m boost as the state's premier makes good on his promise to fix end-of-life care, making amends for failing on the issue when treasurer.

Dominic Perrottet said it's the most important budget announcement he's ever made, after promising to improve palliative care during debate on voluntary assisted dying, which he opposed, but was legalised last month.

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