Leppington residents will see massive toll increases this year, with tolls increasing at a rate of almost double the previous year, analysis from NSW Labor reveals.

Westconnex tolls on the M4, M5 East and M8 have increased by a whopping 6.1 per cent in one go – the largest ever single toll increase.

Commuters in Leppington can expect to be slammed with an average annual toll bill* of over $4,500, on the WestConnex M4 alone, in 2023. Commuters using the M8 or M5 East will also be slammed with an average annual toll increase of over $3,800.

Nathan Hagarty, Labor candidate for Leppington, has decried the toll increases as an attack on local families, many of whom are struggling to make ends meet.

“The Liberals’ obsession with tolls is putting further pressure on the cost of living in our area,” Hagarty said.

“Local families are seeing increases in the cost of groceries, petrol and other goods – tolls are one area that the NSW government can choose to control, but they have continued to sit on their hands while local people suffer.”

Hagarty has committed to work towards reducing the cost of living pressures plaguing the local electorate if elected.

“The NSW Liberals’ ideological obsession with privatised toll roads is hurting local families and their back pockets. A Minns’ Labor government that I am part of will stop the toll-mania, and put an end to the obsession of privatising our road system.

“NSW Labor has committed to putting toll revenue back into toll relief. It’s imperative that all parties support this measure, and stop the attacks on local family budgets.”

Nathan Hagarty – Labor for Leppington