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Media Releases - 2010

The latest news, views and information from the AAA.

24.7.2010
Clearner Car Rebate to Lower Emissions and Improve Vehicle Safety
Australia will move towards lower vehicle emissions with the implementation of today's policy announcement by Federal Labor to introduce a $2,000 Cleaner Car Rebate for motorists trading in older cars for new, lower-emission vehicles.

7.6.2010
ANCAP Funding Good News for Motorists
AAA today welcomed the Federal Government's announcement it will provide $5 million in funding to the Australasian New Car Assessment Program, to allow for more crash tests and safety ratings of new cars.

31.5.2010
ACT receives the keys to safer driving
ACT learner drivers will be provided with a free driving lesson by a professional instructor through a new road safety program called keys2drive.

14.5.2010
Queensland receives the keys to safer driving
Queensland learner drivers will be provided with a free driving lesson by a professional instructor through a new road safety program.

12.5.2010
Steady As She Goes Road Budget
Australia's peak motoring body,  the AAA, tonight acknowledged the ongoing commitment to building road infrastructure as part of the Federal Government's "steady as she goes" budget.

5.5.2010
Road User Charge A Priority Issue
AAA, has called on the Federal Government to fast-track the debate on road user charging, saying private motorists continue to pay more than their fair share to use Australian roads.

3.5.2010
South Australia receives the keys to safer driving
keys2drive, the new national learner driver safety program was today launched in Adelaide by Mr Steve Georganas MP, Member for Hindmarsh and AAA President, Ms Freda Crucitti.

2.5.2010
Henry Report Recommendations
AAA today welcomed the Henry Tax Review for its positive proposals aimed at reforming the Australian taxation system in general and some specific elements surrounding road charging and fuel taxes.

29.4.2010
Western Australia receives the keys to safer driving
keys2drive, the new national learner driver safety program, was today launched in Western Australia by the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Federal Minister for DITRDLG and AAA President, Ms Freda Crucitti.

1.4.2010
No Fuel Price Rises Over Easter
Australia's peak motoring organisation, the Australian Automobile Association, today warned fuel retailers not to increase prices in the run up to and over the Easter weekend.

30.3.2010
keys2drive comes to New South Wales
keys2drive, the new national learner driver safety program has commenced in NSW.

25.3.2010
Schumacher Supports Make Cars Green
AAA joined forces with multiple Formula One Grand Prix champion, Michael Schumacher and Bridgestone, in supporting the global Make Cars Green environment program on behalf of the world motoring body, FIA.

2.3.2010
UN Proclaims Decade of Road Safety Action
Tomorrow, the United Nations General Assembly is expected to declare an historic Decade of Action for Road Safety from 2011 to 2020 – aimed at saving five million lives over the next 10 years.

16.2.2010
Older Driver Issues in the Spotlight
Australia's motoring clubs have joined forces with their New Zealand counterparts to host visits by Elin Schold-Davis, to conduct seminars and workshops focussing on older driver issues.

16.2.2010
keys2drive - Free Sessions for Tasmanian Learner Drivers
keys2drive, the new national driver safety program offers free sessions for beginning drivers in Tasmania.

1.1.2010
Time to Provide Leadership on Road Safety
Australia's tragically high road fatality rate needs concerted national action to develop achievable solutions which can realistically bring down deaths and reduce road trauma.
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