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Time Out
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time Out
A toll reform is set to create a fairer road network – here's what that means for Sydney's drivers
When the NSW Government announced the $60 toll cap back in January 2024, they explained that they were on a mission to make Sydney's road network fairer for the city's motorists, especially those based in Sydney's west, where toll roads are often unavoidable. Now, the government has announced the establishment of 'NSW Motorways': a publicly owned entity dedicated to 'driving towards a fairer toll road network' by advancing toll reform and advocating for motorists. The establishment of NSW Motorways comes as a recommendation from the Independent Toll Review, a major examination of the NSW road network conducted by Professor Allan Fels and Dr David Cousins. Expected to be fully operational by the end of 2025, NSW Motorways will regulate toll prices across the city, set standards for toll operators and advise the government on issues impacting motorists. The new government body is also set to take ownership of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel (where tolls recently rose), mange the Western Sydney Harbour Tunnel when it opens and operate a dedicated 'Customer Advocate' who will be responsible for making the road system in Sydney fairer for drivers. .
ABC News
13-05-2025
- Business
- ABC News
Calls for an inquiry into Bunnings after ABC investigation
Former competition watchdog chair Allan Fels says there's a strong case for an inquiry into the hardware sector and Bunnings role within it.
