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Convoy to cause traffic delays across NSW
An anti-government convey headed for Canberra has been greeted by locals waving Australian flags, according to one of the protesters.
NSW motorists are being warned to expect significant delays on Sunday as 11 protest convoys continue their journey to the nation's capital to protest against a range of government policies, including the proposed carbon tax and the now lifted ban on the live export of cattle.
The National Road Freighters Association, which organised the Convey of No Confidence rally, is calling for a federal election and will deliver a petition to Opposition Leader Tony Abbott on Monday.
The 11 convoys from across the country travelled through NSW on Saturday and were continuing on Sunday, with heavy delays expected on major highways.
Truck driver Darryl Pederson, who drove from far north Queensland, said the response from the public has been "unbelievable".
"We have had property owners coming out on the side of the road ... and waving the Australian flag at us as we go past," he told AAP on Saturday.
He said the convoys have been working closely with authorities to minimise the disruption to other motorists.
"It's never been our intention to block Canberra up, it's been our intention to take a clear message to Parliament," he said.
Convoy routes include the Pacific Highway, New England Highway, Hume Highway and Newell Highway, the NSW Transport Management Centre (TMC) said in a statement.
The busiest time will be around 10am (AEST) on Sunday, when one of the convoys travels from Wyong to Goulburn using the F3, M2, M7 and the Hume Highway, the statement said.
Significant delays are also expected on Sunday afternoon and Monday morning on the Barton Highway and the Federal Highway as the convoys head into Canberra.
NSW police have launched Operation Samara to facilitate the movement of the convoys and minimise traffic disruptions.
Police are working closely with the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) and the TMC as part of the operation.
Queensland opposition roads spokesman Mark Robinson has backed the convoy, saying it is a mark of disgust and widespread community anger against Labor policies.
"This is not just a group of truckies, its about small business owners and ordinary Queenslanders who've had enough, Dr Robinson said in a statement.
Before heading off, motorists should check the latest travel conditions at Livetraffic.com or call 132 701.
NSW motorists are being warned to expect significant delays on Sunday as 11 protest convoys continue their journey to the nation's capital to protest against a range of government policies, including the proposed carbon tax and the now lifted ban on the live export of cattle.
The National Road Freighters Association, which organised the Convey of No Confidence rally, is calling for a federal election and will deliver a petition to Opposition Leader Tony Abbott on Monday.
The 11 convoys from across the country travelled through NSW on Saturday and were continuing on Sunday, with heavy delays expected on major highways.
Truck driver Darryl Pederson, who drove from far north Queensland, said the response from the public has been "unbelievable".
"We have had property owners coming out on the side of the road ... and waving the Australian flag at us as we go past," he told AAP on Saturday.
He said the convoys have been working closely with authorities to minimise the disruption to other motorists.
"It's never been our intention to block Canberra up, it's been our intention to take a clear message to Parliament," he said.
Convoy routes include the Pacific Highway, New England Highway, Hume Highway and Newell Highway, the NSW Transport Management Centre (TMC) said in a statement.
The busiest time will be around 10am (AEST) on Sunday, when one of the convoys travels from Wyong to Goulburn using the F3, M2, M7 and the Hume Highway, the statement said.
Significant delays are also expected on Sunday afternoon and Monday morning on the Barton Highway and the Federal Highway as the convoys head into Canberra.
NSW police have launched Operation Samara to facilitate the movement of the convoys and minimise traffic disruptions.
Police are working closely with the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) and the TMC as part of the operation.
Queensland opposition roads spokesman Mark Robinson has backed the convoy, saying it is a mark of disgust and widespread community anger against Labor policies.
"This is not just a group of truckies, its about small business owners and ordinary Queenslanders who've had enough, Dr Robinson said in a statement.
Before heading off, motorists should check the latest travel conditions at Livetraffic.com or call 132 701.
