New South Wales Budget spends on health and schools, with slower growth ahead
Client AlertThe NSW Budget 2026 focuses on health and education spending, with slower growth forecasts, rising debt and targeted foreign investor duty relief measures.
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Madina has over 19 years’ experience in professional practice with a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from dynamic mid-sized businesses to listed public companies. She is responsible for coordinating the audit approach and seamless delivery of audit and assurance services to her clients.
In 2009, Madina undertook a secondment to London where she worked on a variety of clients, including managing global assignments.
Madina has extensive experience in IFRS, PCAOB Audits and USGAAS, internal controls and was a casual academic at the University of Technology of Sydney for over four years. She is also a regular presenter within the industry on technical and regulatory changes.
Madina specialises in a number of industries including retail, food& beverage, life sciences and technology. In particular, Madina enjoys working with a number of fast-growing, private equity investee companies, supporting them through their growth journey from acquisition to exit.
As the Grant Thornton Sydney Office Chair, Madina leads with a focus on fostering collaboration, championing culture, and driving strategic initiatives across the firm. She plays a key role in representing the Sydney office internally and externally, ensuring alignment with national priorities, while supporting local engagement with our clients, people and communities.
The NSW Budget 2026 focuses on health and education spending, with slower growth forecasts, rising debt and targeted foreign investor duty relief measures.
On Wednesday 10 June 2026 Treasurer Chris Steel handed down his second budget, alongside Chief Minister Andrew Barr. The Treasurer noted a difficult economic environment due to global instability.
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