Jackie ‘O’ Henderson backs Chris Minns in NSW state election

Radio host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson has given her review of the NSW Opposition leader’s policies, saying he has her tick of approval ahead of the state election.

Chris Minns appeared on The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Monday morning, with both hosts grilling him about his party’s newest proposals as he prepares to go head-to-head with incumbent premier Dominic Perrottet next month.

In particular, Labor’s plan to cap Sydney road tolls at $60 was up for discussion, a move aimed to save motorists cash in the cost of living crisis.

Radio host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson (left, with Kyle Sandilands) has given her review of the NSW Opposition leader’s policies, saying he has her tick of approval ahead of the state election 

‘Labor leader Chris Minns wants to be the premier, he’s got all these new ideas,’ Kyle Sandilands said.

‘I find them very progressive; Jackie is sold already. He’s done something last week where he’s putting a cap on your tolls.’

Henderson was quick to double down on her of approval Minns.

Henderson was delighted by the Labor leader’s toll policy announcement, declaring Mr Minns her ‘new premier’ during an interview on Monday

‘You don’t have to pay over $60 right? That’s me, I’m done. Sign me up! You are my new premier,’ she said.

The proposed toll cap is an extension of the 40 per cent toll rebate introduced by the Coalition government for motorists who spend more than $375 on tolls during the 2022-23 financial year, which NSW Labor has pledged to continue in conjunction with its new policy.

Currently, with a maximum rebate amount of $750, the benefits run out after drivers hit a toll spend of $1,875.

Under Labor’s proposed plan, the maximum annual spend on tolls would be $3,120, with refunds issued each quarter.

Mr Minns said if Labor was elected, the $147million scheme would come into effect from January 1, 2024 for two years.

Minns (pictured) appeared on Kyle and Jackie O on Monday morning, with both hosts grilling him about his party’s newest proposals. In particular, Labor’s plan to cap Sydney road tolls at $60 was up for discussion, a move aimed to save motorists cash in the cost of living crisis

While the cap only applies to cars and motorcycles (Class A vehicles) Mr Minns flagged on Sunday there would incoming policy promises for truck drivers.

One of the KIIS FM producers told listeners both Mr Minns and NSW Premier Dom Perrottet had presented gracious options for voters if elected.

The NSW state election will be held on March 25.