The New South Wales Government has announced a reduction in the weekly toll cap from $60 to $50, along with the elimination of all administration fees, in its upcoming 2026-27 budget. This measure is expected to make an extra 200,000 toll accounts eligible for relief, bringing the total number of eligible accounts to more than 1.1 million.
Details of the Toll Cap Reduction
The new $50 weekly cap will take effect from July 6 and is initially planned to last for one year. Drivers already eligible under the current scheme are projected to save an additional $520 over the year. The removal of administration fees could save drivers up to $20 per payment and is estimated to cost the state $60 million in 2025-26.
Government Statements on the Changes
Premier Chris Minns highlighted that residents of Western Sydney, who are most affected by tolls, will be the biggest beneficiaries. “They’re not using them for fun, they’re using them to get to work, pick up the kids and keep life moving,” he said. “We can’t fix every pressure families are facing, but we can help. Cutting the toll cap and scrapping these unfair fees means more money stays in people’s pockets. Some of these admin fees were higher than the toll itself. That never made sense to me and we’re getting rid of them.”
Broader Cost-of-Living Measures
Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said the changes are part of a broader scheme to reduce the cost of living in this year’s Budget. “Families are under real pressure, this Budget provides practical relief that people will actually notice in their weekly budgets,” he said. “Whether you’re renewing your registration, paying tolls or catching public transport, we’re helping reduce the everyday costs that households face.”
Mookhey is expected to announce the full state Budget around 12:30 pm on Tuesday. Additional cost-of-living measures are anticipated, including reforming the state’s emergency services levy so it is not passed onto homeowners.
