Mike Baird's tenure as NSW Treasurer saw the sale of state ports with a controversial clause that may trigger a $4.3 billion taxpayer compensation liability.

Restrictions were placed on the Port of Newcastle to protect the container markets of Port Botany and Port Kembla, limiting Newcastle's expansion plans.

Current Treasurer Daniel Mookhey is bringing transparency to the issue by moving to table the contracts in parliament.

Deloitte Access Economics has provided analysis on the potential fiscal impact, estimating the compensation to the owners of Port Botany and Port Kembla.

New legislation has passed to remove the Port of Newcastle’s liability for developing a container terminal, signaling a shift in government policy.

An independent tribunal is set to determine the actual compensation payments, marking the next phase in resolving the port dispute.

The inquiry into the port sale and its conditions was spurred by legislation from Greg Piper.

The Coalition has pledged to halt further privatisation of state assets if they win re-election in 2023, a response to the controversy.