Mike Baird says the government has not handled the consultation and property acquisition for the WestConnex motorway as well as it should, and been insensitive in some of the areas affected.

But the Premier says he will continue to make controversial decisions, because otherwise he would not be doing his job.

Mr Baird was speaking at a lunch event at Luna Park on Friday, where he addressed the criticism of those angered by the sacking of councils and contentious infrastructure projects.

Asked if there were areas where the government needed to adjust in response to the criticism, Mr Baird said: "I think there are some."