Aussies sitting on unclaimed $130m bonanza

Residents from one Australian state are sitting on an unclaimed $130m. Are you entitled to a share?

NSW motorists are sitting on a $130m bonanza and have just over two weeks to claim it back in toll relief.

The NSW government last year introduced a $60-a-week cap on tolls and under the scheme motorists can claim back up to $340 every week per vehicle.

Since the cost-of-living measure was introduced by the Minns government, $139m has been claimed back by motorists, mostly in Sydney’s western suburbs.

And the government said that a further $130m was sitting in its coffers unclaimed.

Sunday June 30 marks the final day that motorists can claim back excess tolls which were accrued in 2024.

According to government numbers, Blacktown, Baulkham Hills and Auburn are the suburbs hit hardest by tolls, with $2m in relief claimed in all three suburbs since the introduction of the scheme.

Over $130m worth of unclaimed toll relief is sitting in NSW government coffers. Picture: NewsWire/Monique Harmer.

Over $1m in toll relief has been claimed in a further 10 suburbs - Merrylands, Marsden Park, Castle Hill, Quakers Hill, Lakemba, Kellyville, Bankstown, Greystanes, West Pennant Hills and Punchbowl.

“The $60 toll cap is a critical cost-of-living support and I am pleased to see it has been laser-like in getting to where it is needed most, suburbs like Blacktown, Baulkham Hills, Marsden Park and Bankstown,” Transport minister John Graham said.

“These are the parts of western Sydney where paying a toll is not a choice and in many cases relying on public transport is not a viable choice either.”

Toll relief can be claimed via the Services NSW website.

Those needing extra assistance can visit a Service NSW centre or call 13 77 88.

Originally published as Aussies sitting on unclaimed $130m bonanza