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NSW promises ‘fairness’ for motorists as Sydney toll bill hits $120b

Samantha HutchinsonNational reporter

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NSW Roads Minister John Graham says he will make toll roads “fairer” for Sydney motorists as part of an ambitious shake-up which will include the separation of freight users from commuters during the day and could open the door for new operators to challenge Transurban.

As the Minns government progresses a major tolling review led by former competition regulator chairman Allan Fels, new NSW Treasury analysis reveals Sydney motorists will pay more than $123 billion in tolls up to 2060, including $64 billion in WestConnex tolls alone.

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Samantha Hutchinson is the AFR's National Reporter. Most recently, she was CBD columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Before that, she covered Victorian and NSW politics and business for The Australian, the AFR and BRW Magazine. Connect with Samantha on Twitter. Email Samantha at samantha.hutchinson@afr.com.au

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