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NSW lowers road toll cap to $50 for 2026-27 budget year while Queensland announces infrastructure plans, with tolls on Transurban roads rising despite the cap reduction.

• NSW government lowers weekly road toll cap from $60 to $50 for 2026-27 budget year
• Tolls on Transurban roads will rise by over 4% since July 2025 despite cap reduction
• Queensland announces infrastructure focus in state budget
• NSW treasurer mentions public transport fare relief in 2026-27 budget