Chris Minns admits NSW Labor needs to ‘climb Everest’ to stay in power as protesters interrupt state conference
NSW Premier Chris Minns addressed the state Labor conference, acknowledging the significant political challenge of maintaining power against rising competition from One Nation. During the event, he announced a $12 billion investment in train manufacturing and apprenticeship programs to boost the state economy.
Why it matters
The speech highlights the political fragility of the incumbent government and its strategic pivot toward industrial policy to secure working-class support.
Premier Chris Minns is congratulated after delivering a speech during the the 2026 NSW Labor state conference in Sydney on Saturday. Photograph: Sitthixay Ditthavong/AAP Premier Chris Minns is congratulated after delivering a speech during the the 2026 NSW Labor state conference in Sydney on Saturday. Photograph: Sitthixay Ditthavong/AAP New South Wales Chris Minns admits NSW Labor needs to ‘climb Everest’ to stay in power as protesters interrupt state conference The New South Wales premier warns of One Nation threat as he addresses party conference
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