NSW premier insists he is ‘not trying to be bloody minded’ as government holds out against pay rise demand

The New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, has shot down a peace offer from rail unions which would see them temporarily halt industrial action that is threatening Sydney’s New Year’s Eve celebrations in exchange for fare-free travel for passengers.

On Monday, Minns said he had previously “stupidly agreed” to demands for fare-free days twice during negotiations with rail unions in recent months, but that his concessions ultimately did not lead to progress.

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