Twelve people were arrested during protests in Ultimo against the expressway, a green ban was imposed by the Builders Labourers Federation, and the Whitlam government threatened to cut off $42 billion in road funding if the NSW government continued with construction.
During demonstrations in Ultimo against the expressway, twelve people were arrested. The Builders Labourers Federation implemented a green ban, and the Whitlam administration threatened to cut off $42 billion in road funds if the NSW government continued building it.