Senator the Hon. Carol Brown
Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport
Senator for Tasmania
Anne Stanley MP
Government Whip
Member for Werriwa
Pledge To Drive So Others Survive This National Road Safety Week
The Australian Government is encouraging all road users to make safer choices this National Road Safety Week.
Now in its 10th year, the annual event highlights the impact of road trauma and ways everyone can play a part in reducing it.
The Government has contributed $100,000 to support the Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) Group to coordinate National Road Safety Week through the Road Safety Awareness and Enablers Fund.
In the twelve months to April 2023, 1,204 people tragically lost their lives on Australia’s roads.
The Australian Government remains committed to Vision Zero – zero deaths and serious injuries on our roads by 2050.
Our 2023–24 Budget delivered $43.6 million to establish the National Road Safety Action Grants Program. This grant program will support community education and awareness, First Nations road safety, vulnerable road users, technology, innovation and research.
Additionally, the Government is investing $16.5 million in the Car Safety Ratings Program to improve testing protocols for new light vehicles and provide safety evaluations for used vehicles.
For more information on National Road Safety Week, head to www.roadsafetyweek.com.au/.
Quotes attributable to Federal Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Carol Brown:
“We want all road users in Australia to get home safely from every journey, no matter the distance travelled.
“That’s why the Australian Government is proud to support National Road Safety Week – reinforcing the message that road safety is everyone’s responsibility.
“It is a time for every road user to reflect on their behaviour on and around our roads, doing their part to achieve our vision of no deaths or serious injuries on Australia’s roads by 2050.
“Working with our state and territory counterparts, the Government is committed to improving road safety outcomes for everyone through the National Road Safety Strategy 2021-30 and the National Road Safety Action Plan 2023-25.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Werriwa, Ms Anne Stanley MP:
“I encourage road users to take the time this week, and every week, to consider how their behaviours and choices may impact others, as well as themselves.
“Before you pick up your phone, choose not to clip in your seat belt, have a few drinks and get behind the wheel, or drive dangerously – remember the people you will be leaving to grieve because of the choice you made.
“More than 1,200 Australians have tragically lost their lives on our roads in the 12 months to April this year – a devastating toll that we all need to work together to reduce.”
Media Contact:
Assistant Minister Brown – Nellie Metcalfe 0473 965 172
Anne Stanley MP - Alaa Ahmad (02) 8783 0977
