The latest AAA Transport Affordability Index shows that Australia’s transport cost inflation eased in the June quarter, falling below the consumer price index rate.
read moreThe road toll continues to rise and national injuries still cannot be counted or reported, despite years of promises from governments that such progress on data collection is imminent.
read moreAustralia’s new vehicle market is continuing to change as battery electric vehicles and hybrids take market share from internal combustion engine cars. But there are big differences across the country.
read moreThe latest quarterly Benchmarking of the National Road Safety Strategy shows governments remain unable to track most of their agreed targets, and road deaths are now increasing, rather than declining as intended.
read moreNew data shows 1,202 people died on the nation’s roads in the 12 months to 31 May 2023, which is 24 more deaths than in the previous corresponding 12-month period – a 2 per cent increase.
read moreThe latest AAA Transport Affordability Index shows that even as Australia’s overall inflation rate eased slightly in the March quarter, transport cost rises accelerated.
read moreAfter years of a declining road toll, road deaths are now steadily rising, month after month. We need much better reporting of relevant data so we can identify the causes of current fatalities and implement measures to prevent future death and trauma.
read moreThe latest quarterly benchmarking of the National Road Safety Strategy shows governments remain unable to track most of their targets and road deaths are increasing, rather than declining as anticipated.
read moreAustralia’s peak motoring body says the 2023-24 Federal Budget will cut road safety programs and give motorists a poorer return on the $65.92 billion they will pay in fuel excise over the next four years.
read moreThe AAA welcomes the announced review of Australia’s $120 billion infrastructure pipeline and supports efforts to improve the integrity and transparency of government spending in this area.
read moreAustralia’s peak motoring body welcomes the Federal Government’s decision to develop a fuel efficiency standard to boost uptake of low and zero emissions vehicles.
read moreThe number of deaths on Australian roads has once again risen with the latest figures showing a 5.9 per cent surge in road deaths in the 12 months to March 31.
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