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Tens of billions of dollars’ worth of essential infrastructure projects have stalled, leaving NSW businesses, workers and communities to suffer due to the Minns Labor Government’s capitulation to the Electrical Trades Union (ETU).

Opposition Leader Mark Speakman said the Premier needs to explain why he won’t use the legal powers available under section 424 of the Fair Work Act to seek a halt to the ETU’s disruptive campaign.

“The former Coalition NSW government successfully used these laws to prevent a train strike in 2018, and the Albanese government used them in 2022 to stop Svitzer’s lockout of critical port workers. Why can’t Chris Minns and Sophie Cotsis do the same?”

“Under a Labor Government, the unions will always run the show. Chris Minns has the power to seek an end to this chaos and get NSW moving again, but instead he’s chosen to let the ETU call the shots,” Mr Speakman said.

Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations, Damien Tudehope, said the NSW Government has no regard for the economic damage being caused by their inaction.

“The ETU has been allowed to run riot, and it’s NSW that’s paying the price. Labor’s failure to stand up to the unions is costing us billions in stalled projects, thousands of jobs, and the livelihoods of countless businesses. This is what happens when unions are allowed to run the state,” Mr Tudehope said.

Shadow Minister for Roads Natalie Ward said the delays to the $1.7 billion M7-M12 Interchange, a project critical for Western Sydney’s growth, is testament to Chris Minns’ failure.

“The Albanese Government cut funding to the M7-M12 Interchange and now the ETU are using the project to cut into the future of Western Sydney roads. This is what happens when the government is more interested in pleasing unions than delivering for the people of NSW. Our roads are stuck in gridlock, just like this government,” Ms Ward said.
 
Shadow Minister for Health Kellie Sloane said it is appalling the $940 million redevelopment of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is on hold because of Labor’s weakness.
 
“The people of NSW are paying the price for Labor’s unhealthy relationship with the unions,” Ms Sloane said.
Chris Minns and Sophie Cotsis have allowed the ETU to bring NSW to its knees. It’s time they stepped up, invoked section 424 of the Fair Work Act, and put an end to this madness.

Projects affected –

●        Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital Redevelopment – $940 million

●        Snowy Hydro Gas Power Station – $950 million.

●        M7-M12 Interchange – $1.7 billion

●        Western Sydney Aerotropolis – Over $20 billion

●        Deicorp Housing Developments

Affordable and essential housing projects in Sydney’s Inner-West, including 108 apartments, 176 apartments in Rothschild Roseberry, and 120 apartments in Zetland, remain unfinished, exacerbating the housing crisis.

●        Goodman’s Oakdale Industrial Estate

A multimillion-dollar industrial project critical for supporting business operations and creating jobs is at a standstill due to the ETU’s disruption and the government’s inaction.

●        Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre

●        Telstra Mobile Blackspot Site in Western Sydney

Connectivity across Western Sydney is compromised as this project remains incomplete, leaving residents and businesses in the dark.

●        Mater Hospital – North Sydney

●        Wentworth Point Public School

●        Cedar Pacific Kensington Trust (UniLodge Kensington)

●        Karimbla Construction Services (Meriton Construction Arm) Developments – Various Locations

●        Greenfields Housing Developments – 408 Lots

●        Lendlease Housing Developments – 450 Lots

●        Mirvac Warehouse Developments – Kemps Creek

●        Goodman and Brickworks Warehouse – Oakdale East Industrial Estate

●        Frasers Property The Yards – Multiple Lots.

●        Charter Hall Light Horse Logistics Hub

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has today joined other Pacific leaders to endorse the Pacific Policing Initiative (PPI), a major regional initiative to strengthen collective peace and security throughout the Pacific.

The PPI will boost the capability of Pacific nations to meet law and order and internal security requirements, and to support each other in times of need. The PPI has three pillars:

• Up to four regional police training Centres of Excellence, located in the Pacific, to enhance policing capabilities through specialist training and operational support for Pacific police personnel.
• The Pacific Police Support Group (PPSG) – a multi-country police capability, with a ready pool of trained Pacific police to deploy in response to Pacific country requirements, such as for major event management or additional capacity in times of crisis.
• A PPI Policing Development and Coordination Hub to be hosted in Brisbane – including access to state of the art AFP facilities for training and to prepare for any PPSG deployments.

Australia will commit approximately $400 million over five years to ensure the PPI delivers on the aspirations of Pacific countries. Australia’s contribution will include infrastructure costs associated with new policing Centres of Excellence in the region.

The PPI is a practical contribution to the Pacific Islands Forum’s peace and security vision outlined in the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent and it builds on the recent experience of the Solomons International Assistance Force.

Discussions on an integrated regional policing capability were first held at the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police meeting in 2023. Pacific police are finalising a PPI design process that ensures this initiative will be by the Pacific and for the Pacific.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese:

“This policing initiative continues a long history of Pacific police forces working together to strengthen regional peace and security, and to support each other in times of need.

“Pacific leaders are working together to shape the future we want to see – improving capability, cooperation and interoperability among Pacific police forces benefits all Pacific countries and the security of our communities.

“This is a Pacific-led, Australia-backed initiative, harnessing our collective strengths. We are stronger together.

“The security of the Pacific is the shared responsibility of the Pacific region and this initiative benefits each of our nations.”

Teacher vacancy numbers in NSW public schools have fallen to a three-year low under Labor as the Minns Labor Government works to address the teacher shortage, with 24 per cent fewer vacancies at the start of Term 3 than the same time last year.

The continuing improvement in teacher numbers comes alongside new data indicating resignations and retirements have dropped, as changes made by the Minns Labor Government stem the flow of teachers leaving NSW schools.

It follows a 20 per cent drop in teacher vacancies at the start of this year compared with the previous year, indicating a firm downward trend.

With teacher vacancies across the state’s 2,200 schools now numbering 1,698, there is more work to do to turn the shortage around – but it’s a 35 per cent drop in vacancies compared to the same time in 2022 when the Liberals and Nationals were in office, and the lowest number since 2021. 

At the height of the teacher shortage crisis under the former Liberal National government, vacancies rose above 3,000 and resignations outstripped retirements for the first time. Now, the rate of attrition is trending down for both as more teachers – including those with decades of experience – see the value of remaining in the profession.

The numbers also reflect the success of the Government’s election commitment to provide permanent roles to more than 16,000 temporary teachers and support staff, who were left with insecure work by the Liberals and Nationals.

Permanent teachers now make up 72 per cent of the teaching workforce, up from 64 per cent in 2022.

The Minns Government is pulling out all the stops to address the teacher workforce shortage, including by:

• Delivering NSW public school teachers the biggest pay rise in a generation.
• Improving teachers’ workload and conditions, including by making more than 16,000 teachers and school support staff on temporary contracts permanent.
• Attracting and retaining teachers through programs such as the Grow Your Own Teacher Training program, which supports aspiring teachers to study while working in a local public school, and the Teachers in the Field program, which supports regional, rural and remote schools to access teacher relief cover.
• Expanding the department’s Priority Recruitment Support model from 79 to more than 110 schools, including an additional 26 in regional, rural and remote areas, providing targeted support to fill vacancies.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said: 

“Labor was elected to rebuild essential services after a decade of neglect under the former Liberal National government, and while we still have much to do to turn around the teacher shortage, we have seen a sustained drop in vacancies since the start of this year.

“These further improved figures show the steps we are taking to address the teacher shortage crisis, ignored by the former Liberal National government, are making a difference.

“These include delivering a once-in-a-generation wage rise to NSW public school teachers, focussing on easing teacher workload, and improving student behaviour.

“The drop in resignations and retirements shows teachers are hearing that we value their work and are supporting them to focus on delivering quality teaching and learning.

“Having a qualified teacher at the front of every classroom is vital to delivering improved academic outcomes for our students.”

The NSW Government is today announcing a milestone in the $769 million commitment for 100 new public preschools across the state by 2027, with tenders for 85 of these vital early learning institutions to be released by the end of the year. 

The Minns Labor Government is continuing work to build better communities across NSW by investing in essential infrastructure, including a historic commitment to build the schools and preschools families rely on. 

At the same time, the NSW Government is announcing a Pattern Book will be released next month, to reduce costs and accelerate delivery timeframes for the NSW Government’s massive pipeline of new and upgraded schools across the state. 

100 preschools by 2027

The Minns Government’s commitment to build 100 new public preschools will allow up to 9,000 additional children to benefit from quality early childhood education in the year before school. 

The commitment to deliver the largest expansion of public preschools in NSW history by 2027 is on track as the Minns Government announces tenders to build 85 of these preschools will be released by the end of the year. 

These tenders are for preschools across both metropolitan and regional NSW. The first tranche of tenders, for preschools in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven, will be released next month. 

The release of tenders marks a significant step towards getting shovels into the ground and more children into free, public preschools. 

The Minns Government’s work to deliver 100 public preschools is in sharp contrast to the former Coalition Government, who after 12 years in Government managed to open just one additional public preschool. 

Pattern Book to fast-track school infrastructure delivery

A ‘Pattern Book’ has been developed to accelerate delivery and reduce costs as the Minns Labor Government continues work to deliver the vital education infrastructure communities need.

To be released next month, the Pattern Book will include detailed guidance to industry on consistent, repeatable designs for new schools and preschools builds, which will enable increased use of Modern Methods of Construction.

Examples of Modern Methods of Construction include prefabrication and off-site manufacturing.    

The Pattern Book will continue to be improved over the remainder of 2024 to reflect education and industry feedback. 

The development of this Pattern Book for schools follows the NSW Government using a Pattern Book approach to fast-track housing across the state. 

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said:

“The Minns Government is committed to building schools and preschools for communities that need them and since being elected, we have been working to rebuild public education in NSW.

“With this record pipeline of tenders and projects going to market, we are getting on with the job of delivering new schools and new facilities quicker. 

“We are seeking broad industry participation to enable school projects to be delivered more quickly and affordably, while minimising the impact on school communities during construction.

“Delivering our record investment in schools and preschools is part of the Minns Government commitment to the best start in life for every child.”

The Minns Labor Government is continuing work to safeguard the future of regional communities and the state’s agriculture sector, with the election commitment to appoint an Independent Agriculture Commissioner to be delivered in full.  

Legislation will be introduced to NSW Parliament during the September sitting to establish a statutory office of the Agriculture Commissioner.

The Commissioner will provide dedicated oversight and advice to the Minister for Agriculture on issues relating to agriculture, land use, food security and agricultural productivity, supporting the Minns Labor Government’s commitment to ensure regional communities continue to thrive.  

Over the past decade NSW farmers have faced, floods, bushfires, drought, multiple biosecurity incursions and the impacts of COVID19 on global supply chains. At the same time the growing impact of climate change means it is more vital than ever that Government receive independent, expert advice on policies and issues facing the state’s primary industries.  

The Minns Labor Government’s commitment to an Independent Agriculture Commissioner, was informed by strong advocacy from the state’s agriculture sector.

The Commissioner will undertake the following functions:

• provide advice, conduct reviews and make recommendations on issues relating to agriculture, agricultural productivity, land use and food security when requested by the Minister 
• monitor trends and issues relating to agriculture, land use and food security, and to identify opportunities to improve agricultural productivity 
• promote a coordinated and collaborative approach across all tiers of Government 
• engage experts and stakeholders in matters relating to the exercise of the Commissioner’s functions

Once legislation passes Parliament work will begin to appoint the new Commissioner, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. 

Minister for Agriculture, Tara Moriarty said: 

“The Legislation will be an important milestone as the NSW Government continues its work to ensure our regional communities continue to thrive. 

“Farmers are the lifeblood of New South Wales, from the food we eat, to the clothes we wear, and it is important there is an independent commissioner advising Government on how we can enhance farmers’ productivity. 

“The advice of the Commissioner to me will be used to inform evidence-based decisions on policy and programs that can best promote our agricultural sector.

“Thank you to the former Commissioner, Daryl Quinlivan, for his tireless work in this space and in outlining options for the independent commissioner role.”  

More than 145,000 NSW seniors have learnt how to sidestep scammers, access online government services, and connect with friends and family on Facebook thanks to the NSW Government’s Tech Savvy Seniors program.

A partnership between the NSW Government and Telstra, Tech Savvy Seniors is delivered free-of-charge in NSW public libraries and either free or at low cost through community colleges across the state.

The NSW Government invests $500,000 annually in the program with the latest round of funding to be awarded next month.

The digital literacy program is designed to help seniors develop the confidence they need to participate online, whether it’s sharpening smartphone skills, staying safe online, finessing their finances or bagging a bargain.

Training sessions are offered at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels and are conducted in English, as well as a range of languages including Arabic, Burmese, Cantonese, Hindi, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Mandarin, Nepalese, Persian, Spanish, Tagalog, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

In addition, a culturally appropriate program, First Nations Computer Classes, has been rolled out to Aboriginal communities across NSW.

A key focus area in the NSW Government’s Ageing Well in NSW Seniors Strategy: 2021-2031 is to help older people stay informed and build resilience to better navigate changes.

Tech Savvy Seniors is a key commitment under the strategy, providing seniors with the skills to stay connected in an increasingly digital world.

Minister for Seniors Jodie Harrison said:

“Our seniors grew up in an different time, when technology was not as ubiquitous. The shift to digital has opened up a world of convenience and connection and we don’t want seniors to be left behind.

“The NSW Government is committed to making sure people thrive in their senior years and continue to participate in the community. Nowadays, technology plays an important part by keeping them informed and connected.

“Tech Savvy Seniors has a proven track record of transforming technophobes into cyber smart citizens with simple step-by-step lessons which take the fear out of technology.”

Senior Mandy said:

“I used to be terrified of technology. Completing the Tech Savvy Seniors program taught me so many new skills and gave me the confidence I need with both the computer and smartphone.

“I have now gone back to TAFE and the program has given me the skills to be confident with my course work.

“More people should give it a go as it’s a great program to help you learn technology.”

More than one million passengers have jumped on board their new metro service running deep below the heart of Sydney since the new railway opened and history was made on Monday morning.

The landmark new line connecting Sydney’s northwest under the harbour for the first time, and below the CBD to Sydenham has received an overwhelmingly positive response from passengers.

On Friday night alone, from 5pm to close, 64,000 people opted to take the metro to and from their destination – the highest patronage figure for that time slot across the week.

To celebrate and welcome Sydneysiders to their new public transport service, a community day is being held with events for the whole family to enjoy between 10am and 3pm today.

Passengers will be able to ‘station hop’ on trains arriving every five minutes over the weekend, operating to a special event timetable.

From 9pm on Saturday and Sunday, the normal weekend timetable will come into effect with trains running every 10 minutes until closing.

At Barangaroo Station, there will be a bipartisan event to thank the workers who helped build this new M1 line and in recognition of all NSW Governments who have made Sydney Metro a reality.

A total of 2,125 new turn-up-and-go City Metro services have seen passengers get home early, and to work in around half the time, since the inaugural passenger train departed Sydenham Station at 4:54 on Monday morning.

In its first five days of service, Metro has maintained a 99 per cent reliability rate, while 600 passenger feedback surveys, received via QR code at stations and on trains, recorded 86 per cent of passengers rating their experience as “easy”.

Over the coming days and weeks, while passengers become familiar with their new city services, additional staff will be present at each station and on trains during operating hours.

Audio and video help points located at each station also connect directly to friendly staff at Metro’s Operations Control Centre who will be available to answer enquiries.

While all city stations are now open, passengers will notice hoarding and minor ongoing work in the precinct areas at most new stations. This work largely involves improvements to roads, footpaths and traffic intersections and will not impact passenger journeys.

The new buildings above Crows Nest, Victoria Cross, Gadigal and Waterloo stations remain under construction and will progressively open as they are completed.

For more information on today’s events visit:  sydneymetro.info/article/sydney-metro-open-day.

Passengers can plan their metro journey by visiting transportnsw.info.

NSW Premier Chris Minns said:

“I want to again thank the 50,000 workers who built our new railway, and give credit to former premiers, some of whom are joining us today to thank the workers behind this project.

“What an incredible first week of metro. With fast and reliable services running with ease below Sydney’s busiest streets, it’s hard now to imagine our city without it.

“We are now forging ahead with the next phase of this transport mega-project through Western Sydney allowing us to turbocharge the delivery of more housing close to world-class public transport.”

Minister for Transport Jo Haylen said:

“Sydney has never been more connected than it is right now thanks to the magic of metro, and 1,042,000 passengers have proven that in the past five days.

“This week, history was made in our city – and with more than one million passengers and counting, it’s clear public transport is the heartbeat of Sydney’s future.

“I’m so excited to celebrate this new service in style and welcome the community to their new M1 line this weekend, including many who haven’t yet had the chance to hop on board.

“This is not just a network for weekday commuters, metro is the family mode – fully accessible to all, from the elderly to mums with prams. We want to see more people heading into the CBD on weekends.”

The NSW Government has enacted major improvements to the parental leave arrangements for NSW Public Sector employees. These changes extend paid parental leave to include all foster, kinship, and relative carers, ensuring those carers can access leave entitlements that give them the time to help vulnerable children settle into a new home and family.

The NSW Government is Australia’s largest employer, with around 450,000 employees, and is leading by example when it comes to encouraging more people to become carers.

The policy allows carers to access up to 16 weeks of paid leave, giving them the necessary time to help a vulnerable child adjust to their new environment. This could include arranging schooling, enrolments, medical appointments, and other critical aspects of settling into a new home.

This leave was previously only provided where certain court orders were in place but is now available for all court orders where a child is placed in the ongoing care of an employee.

The amendments also allow eligible employees to access their paid parental leave entitlements earlier. This will enable carers to take leave closer to the time of placement while legal orders are being finalised.

Paid parental leave is often associated with the birth of a child, but for foster, kinship, and relative carers, this leave time is just as crucial. The extension of this leave to carers will help them manage the significant responsibilities that come with welcoming a child into their care, ensuring the child has the best possible start in their new family.

The NSW Government remains committed to supporting all families and ensuring that every child in the state has the opportunity to thrive in a stable and nurturing environment.

These landmark amendments are part of a broader strategy to address the significant need for foster, kinship, and relative carers across the state. By offering these improved entitlements, the Government hopes to encourage more NSW public servants to consider becoming carers themselves, providing much-needed stability and support for children in need.

Relative or kinship care is a type of care that places a child or young person with a relative or someone they already know. This helps children avoid the trauma of being placed in unfamiliar environments. Unfortunately, not all children or young people have family or kin who can care for them, so foster carers from the wider community are vitally important.

For more information on the new parental leave arrangements, visit the Administrative Requirements Portal.

Minister for Industrial Relations Sophie Cotsis said:

“These changes reflect our commitment to working closely with the community and stakeholders to deliver policies that truly meet the needs of our workforce.

“Foster, kinship, and relative carers are essential to our society, and it is only right that they have access to the same parental leave entitlements as others.

“We recognise the challenges that carers face and in delivering these reforms we are helping to ease the burden, allowing carers to focus on what matters most – the wellbeing of a child.

“We’re urging more public servants to think about becoming carers – your support could change a child’s life.”

Minister for Families and Communities Kate Washington said:

“This nation-leading reform will truly make a difference to foster carers and vulnerable children.

“We are backing up the critical work of foster carers by extending paid parental leave entitlements for public servants.

“Foster and kinship carers play a critical role in our community. They open their hearts and their homes to vulnerable children and provide them with the love and the care they need and deserve.

“We desperately need more foster carers across the state so more children have a safe place to call home. We’re hoping these entitlements will see more public servants putting up their hands to become foster carers.”

The NSW Government is launching a groundbreaking platform statewide, called BluLink, that gives police instant access to unfolding emergencies.

BluLink allows Triple Zero callers to share video, GPS coordinates and other information to help police assess and respond to emergency situations faster and more effectively than ever before.

When a member of the public calls Triple Zero, depending on the situation, the police dispatcher may send a BluLink request to the caller’s phone, or the phone of the person in need of assistance

By clicking that link, they can share vital information with police dispatchers.

Capabilities include instant GPS coordinates to pinpoint the exact location of a caller, livestream footage of an unfolding emergency and capabilities to upload digital media to help police to triage an incident and collect evidence.

A text message tool can be used in situations where voice calls are challenging and translates into 150 languages.

Police can also gather witness statements and send messages and digital victim cards via the platform.

A 12-month trial has been conducted across select Metropolitan and Regional areas which saw:

• More than 8,300 locations obtained;
• More than 100 High Risk Missing Person locations obtained;
• The locations of more than 62 missing bushwalkers obtained;
• More than 700 videos live streamed;
• More than 8,000 digital media files uploaded;
• More than 78,000 Digital Victims Cards sent;
• More than 1,500 chat messages initiated.

BluLink is the first step in the NSW Police Force’s Digital Policing Roadmap that will deliver new, cutting-edge technology capabilities to help officers to fight crime and keep the community safe.

It is powered by GoodSAM technology which is already used by emergency services in Australia and the UK.

Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley said:

“BluLink further strengthens the capability of our police and emergency dispatchers by giving them instant, real-time access to unfolding emergencies.

“Police rely on members of the community to accurately describe an incident so they know what they’re dealing with and what they need to respond; BluLink gives them unrivalled access to a scene before they’re even arrived.

“On average, police receive more than 1,500 emergency calls for assistance every day; this technology will help triage and respond to incidents more effectively than ever before.”

Commander of Technology and Communication Services Command, Assistant Commissioner Stacey Maloney, said:

“We know that members of the community are our eyes and ears and BluLink is an innovative way in which further information can be provided to us during a Triple Zero call which assists us in enhancing our policing response.

“BluLink is expected to better assist the public and save time and resources across every police command for both front line and specialist areas.

“You never know when you might be in an emergency, or need to call Triple Zero (000), and BluLink could help if something were to happen.”

The most heavily-tolled suburbs in Sydney’s car-reliant west top the list for cash returns under the Minns Labor Government’s $60 weekly toll cap.

More than 6000 motorists who rely on toll roads most are on track to claim an average $4000 each in relief this year.

Toll relief is being provided as the NSW Government works on tolling reform to fix the damage wrought by the toll road privatisation of the former government and ease the burden on motorists.

The second quarterly claim period is open and almost 350,000 motorists are eligible to click and collect their next toll rebate, with $53 million in relief available for the period 1 April 2024 – 30 June 2024.

There is a total of $79 million currently able to be claimed by motorists from tolled trips since January 1.

By volume and value, cash rebates are getting to where they are needed most, with suburbs including Blacktown, Baulkham Hills, Marsden Park, Merrylands, Castle Hill, Quakers Hill and Kellyville at the top of the relief list.

Drivers in Auburn ($554), Lakemba ($513) and Wiley Park ($461) have received the largest average toll relief, with $254 the average rebate for all NSW drivers who claim.

More than 6,000 motorists received more than $1,000 from the first quarter period.

The final report of the Independent Toll Review, led by Professor Allan Fels and Dr David Cousins, described Sydney’s toll road network as a poorly-functioning patchwork of numerous different price structures that will cost motorists $195 billion in nominal terms in tolls over the next three and a half decades on top of the billions they have already paid.

The report notes the lack of a unified tolling system has created complexity, inefficiency, inequities and unfairness, with those in Western Sydney financially impacted the most.

The Government is currently preparing its response to the Toll Review.

Eligible drivers who have spent more than $60 a week on toll trips since 1 January can claim the toll relief via the Service NSW website with the rebate calculated and claimed each quarter.

Once your toll account details are linked to your MyServiceNSW Account, claims can easily be lodged.

Motorists can claim up to a maximum of $340 per week for each tag or licence plate number, as part of a “fair use” provision in place to ensure the program’s integrity.

People can claim their 2024 toll spend until 30 June 2025.  

To claim, visit www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/claim-the-toll-relief-cap and follow the step-by-step instructions including linking your toll account to your MyServiceNSW Account.

Top 20 suburbs ranked by total claim amount (Jan-Aug 2024)

Suburb	Count of claims	Total Claim Amount	Average Claims
Blacktown	2,146	$672,254	$313
Baulkham Hills	2,192	$644,169	$294
Auburn	1,078	$597,484	$554
Marsden Park	1,613	$569,063	$353
Merrylands	1,380	$555,275	$402
Castle Hill	1,792	$497,861	$278
Quakers Hill	1,544	$442,663	$287
Kellyville	1,520	$420,235	$276
Lakemba	753	$386,327	$513
Greystanes	1,249	$346,460	$277
Bankstown	936	$338,985	$362
West Pennant Hills	1,007	$306,736	$305
Glenwood	1,004	$297,734	$297
Schofields	964	$291,859	$303
Glenmore Park	1,167	$287,460	$246
Punchbowl	761	$285,351	$375
Seven Hills	852	$269,548	$316
Maroubra	1,119	$261,742	$234
Wiley Park	561	$258,543	$461
Cherrybrook	808	$258,516	$320

Premier Chris Minns said:

“We know families and households are doing it tough and I’m pleased that the $60 toll cap is having an impact on the people who are impacted the most by tolls.”

“There’s no doubt the NSW Government’s toll cap is fundamentally needed while we look to reform the system when you consider how many toll roads have been privatised, and its important the burden doesn’t disproportionately fall on those that need toll roads to get to and from work.”

Minister for Roads John Graham said:

“The toll cap is a cost-of-living relief measure that provides support for those people who do not have the choice to avoid toll bills in getting around Sydney. The most toll road reliant areas have fewer public transport alternatives than other parts of our city.

“An average $253 cash rebate will be welcomed by families from Marsden Park to Merrylands, West Pennant Hills to Wiley Park.

“This is targeted toll relief while we continue to work on toll reform assisted by the final report of the independent Toll Review of Allan Fels and David Cousins.”

Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Jihad Dib said:

“I encourage road users to head to the Service NSW website to check if they are eligible to claim for toll relief, and to find out how to link your toll account with your MyServiceNSW Account.”

“Drivers might be surprised by how much they can claim under the $60 toll cap, which can help ease cost-of-living pressures on households.”