WAG objects the corruption of proper planning processes that characterises WestConnex, including the New M5.

From everyone here at WestCONnex Action Group, we just want to say THANK YOU for your support during the New M5 environmental impact statement (EIS) submissions period.

MORE than 9,000 submissions objecting to the WestCONnex New M5 environmental impact statement (EIS) were sent in to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment by last night’s midnight deadline.

DONATE

While WestCONnex has billions of taxpayer dollars at its disposal, we unfortunately do not. That's why we rely on the generosity of our supporters to fund everything we do - from printing flyers to buying props for our direct actions.

By making a donation today, you'll help fund the fight against WestCONnex - and bring us one step closer to stopping this toll road.

SIGN THE OPEN LETTER

Add your name to the Open Letter to Premier Mike Baird, Roads Minister Duncan Gay and Planning Minister Rob Stokes calling for halt to the St Peters Interchange and an urgent review into WestCONnex.

SPREAD THE WORD

We've made it quick and easy for you to share the latest news about the campaign to stop WestCONnex.

VOLUNTEER

We're always looking for people who can help out with our information stalls, events, direct actions, flyer distribution and more. If this sounds like something you could do, we'd love to hear from you.

TAKE ACTION: Email your Federal MP about WestCONnex

With the Federal election looming, and $3.5 billion of Australian taxpayer money being wasted on WestCONnex, now is the time to let your MP know how their support for this project will affect your vote. We've made it easy for you to email your MP in less than one minute.

NEWS: Federal funding and WestCONnex

Misleading statements about WestCONnex's Federal funding have abounded in recent weeks. So we put together this quick guide as to what's been paid, what the pollies have said, and what can be done to halt what's left.

NEWS: So, WestCONnex. Is it a good project? No.

With those words, Patrick Gallagher launched his scathing and heavily researched critique of WestCONnex on his Facebook page. Republished with his permission, it's well worth a read for anyone keen to understand the 'good', the bad and the ugly of this $17 billion toll road.

PEOPLE'S INQUIRY: On WestCONnex and liveable cities 

On Friday 6 May, Greens MP for Newtown Jenny Leong held a People's WestCONnex Inquiry at NSW Parliament. Representatives from WestCONnex Action Group presented evidence. Read the speech Pauline Lockie gave on why the campaign to stop WestCONnex is about creating a liveable city for everyone.

MEDIA RELEASE: Residents arrested and charged after latest WestCONnex protest

TWO residents who occupied an apartment in a forcibly acquired block in Haberfield to protest its destruction for WestCONnex were arrested yesterday and charged with trespass.

MEDIA RELEASE: Fresh calls for WestCONnex inquiry as contractors named in global corruption scandal

WESTCONNEX Action Group has renewed its call for a public inquiry into the $16.8 billion WestCONnex toll road after two of its main contractors, Leighton Holdings (CIMIC) and Samsung, were reported to have used corrupt practices to secure billion-dollar government contracts overseas.

ACTION: Ask Malcolm Turnbull to stop WestCONnex's Federal funding

$3.5 billion of Federal taxpayer dollars have been committed to WestCONnex, not all of which has been paid. Email Malcolm Turnbull now to ask him to halt this funding until a full audit has taken place.