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Privatising WestConnex is the biggest waste of public funds for corporate gain in Australian history

  • Written by Christopher Standen, Transport Analyst, University of Sydney
Privatising WestConnex is the biggest waste of public funds for corporate gain in Australian historyGladys Berejiklian's government will pay for much of WestConnex construction, give away other toll roads, guarantee annual toll increases and force motorists to use the toll road.AAP Image/Joel Carrett

The NSW government has confirmed it will sell 51% of WestConnex — the nation’s biggest road infrastructure project — to a...

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