Media releases

Recognition for exceptional road safety achievements awarded at ARSC 2023 Road Safety professionals and practitioners were recognised for their research, community engagement, and a commitment for change with a global focus at the Australasian College of Road Safety Award Ceremony.

Commitment to cyclist safety on display in Cairns Federal Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Carol Brown, joined the family of Luke Azzopardi and the Amy Gillett Foundation to inspect the Luke Azzopardi bikeway today.

Shining a light on our plan for harmonised road safety data this Rural Road Safety Month The Road Deaths Australia bulletin released by Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE) today shows a higher than average number of road deaths for August, compared to August 2022.

$31 million to address Black Spots on New South Wales roads Safety will be enhanced at 66 dangerous sites across New South Wales, with the Australian Government committing $31.9 million in 2023–24 to address known Black Spots.

Safety improvements for 15 dangerous sites on Tasmanian roads $2.57 million has been allocated to improve road safety at 15 dangerous sites across Tasmania, under the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program funding round for 2023-24.

Industry projects to drive heavy vehicle safety with $5.5 million investment Twenty-one new industry-led projects will receive vital funding from the Australian Government through the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI).

$22 million to deliver pioneering Wodonga TAFE heavy vehicle technology precinct The Albanese Government is delivering $22 million towards a nation-leading Heavy Vehicle Training and Experimentation Precinct in Wodonga, Victoria - as part of its $80 million investment in the Albury Wodonga Regional Projects (AWRP).

Better data collection will improve road safety Tragically, the Road Deaths Australia bulletin released by BITRE today shows a higher than average number of road deaths for July.

Safer roads for Rockhampton thanks to completed Black Spot upgrade Rockhampton Regional Council has completed the construction of a single-lane roundabout at the East Street and Stanley Street intersection.

Griffith's Southern Industrial Link now open Transport operators are facing smoother and safer journeys with the official opening of the Griffith Southern Industrial Link (GSIL).

$25.6 million boost to road safety in Victoria through Black Spot Program Works to improve safety at 57 dangerous crash sites across Victoria will begin in 2023-24, with the Australian Government committing $25.6 million to address local black spots.

New national road safety grants now open Applications are now open under the first two focus areas of the Australian Government’s new National Road Safety Action Grants Program. 

Mandating reversing vehicle aids to save lives on and around Australian roads No parent, family or friend, should ever have to experience the devastation of losing a loved one on or around our roads.

Spotlight on safety as funding brings SA Black Spots out of the dark Boosting safety is the top priority at 17 dangerous crash sites on South Australia’s roads, with the Australian Government committing $5.9 million in 2023-24 under the Black Spot Program to fully fund upgrades at each of

Industry roundtable brings heavy vehicle priorities to light Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Carol Brown has today held an industry roundtable to discuss critical heavy vehicle priorities for Australia, including the sustainability of the sector as well as the