NSW Motorways

NSW Motorways
Agency overview
Formed1 July 2025 (2025-07-01)
JurisdictionNew South Wales, Australia
Minister responsible
Agency executive
  • Camilla Drover, Acting chief executive officer
Parent agencyTransport for NSW
Key document
Websitewww.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nsw-motorways

NSW Motorways is an agency of the New South Wales state government in Australia, under Transport for NSW. It was established to improve outcomes for motorists in New South Wales.

History

Before NSW Motorways there were multiple toll rebates available on New South Wales roads such as the $60 toll cap.[1]

It was created to introduce reforms called for by an inquiry into the motorway system conducted by Professor Allan Fels and Dr David Cousins.[2]

Functions

The agency is charged with:

  • Establishing a Consumer Advocate[2]
  • Regulating toll prices[2]
  • Providing advice to the state government on issues affecting motorists.[2]

Additionally, the government will create an Independent Tolling Ombudsman as recommended by the report; this is expected to be operational by early 2026.[2][1]

The agency was established on 1 July 2025 and aims to be fully operational by the end of 2025.[1]

It will take charge of tolling on public roads such as the new M6 motorway, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Harbour Tunnel, and the upcoming Western Harbour Tunnel.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d O'Sullivan, Matt (1 July 2025). "Plans for shake-up of Sydney's motorway tolls step up a gear". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 8 December 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. ^ a b c d e Stubbs, Winnie (1 July 2025). "A toll reform is set to create a fairer road network – here's what that means for Sydney's drivers". Time Out Sydney. Retrieved 8 December 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)