The debate over the Three Waters changes and other Government reforms have dominated the political agenda this year.

Political Editor Barry Soper told Mike Hosking the Government will be keen to shift attention next year to pre-election sweeteners in the May budget.

"Don't be surprised if at the eleventh hour, this Government comes out with something significant before the election campaign."

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