Road Safety Review Backs Continued Action to Save Lives

Media release: Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories

The Australian Government has welcomed the findings of the independent Mid-term review of the National Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030. The strategy sets the direction for road safety in Australia and outlines priorities for action this decade, targeting improvements where they are needed most.

The review recognises the impact of sustained investment in road infrastructure and highlights the need for continued action in key areas to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Australian roads. It confirms that investment in road safety infrastructure and initiatives has saved lives, reduce harm and supported progress towards national targets.

It identified opportunities to better embed data in decision-making, support more timely performance monitoring, improve consistency and knowledge sharing, respond to the challenges of e-mobility devices, and maintain focus on rural, regional and remote road safety.