Roads Australia

Who is Roads Australia?

Roads Australia (RA) is the national peak body for road sector stakeholders. Our 145+ public and private sector members comprise the major players in the Australian infrastructure sector, including construction, engineering, paving and road operating companies, together with road authorities, industry peak bodies and representatives of road users. We bring these key stakeholders together to contribute to practical and policy outcomes that are – at their core – about delivering the best transport and mobility outcomes for all Australians.

What does road safety mean to Roads Australia?

Safety at roadwork sites, safety for professional drivers and safe road user behaviour.

What is Roads Australia Transport Task?

9 Staff, 115 road stakeholder members

What industry sector does Roads Australia belong to?

Transport

Roads Australia's Contributions to the NRSPP & Points of Contact

Royce Christie

Policy Manager

Commencement Date: 19/01/2015 Sector: Transport Advoacy https://www.roads.org.au/

What are Roads Australia’s NRSPP road safety commitments and by when?

Road Safety Commitments

Completed by
1. Encourage industry to exchange road safety knowledge with the NRSPP Ongoing
2. Share industry’s response to road safety issues with the NRSPP  Ongoing
3. Invite the NRSPP to participate in RA Road Safety forums/workshops Ongoing
4. Encourage industry to participate in NRSPP activities Ongoing

Supporting actions delivered by Roads Australia

  • NRSPP and RA shared approaches and knowledge relating to road workers.
  • NRSPP Program Manager, Jerome Carslake, presented on duty of care in relation to light commercial vehicle at the 2019 Roads Australia safety forum held as part of road safety week. The forum also featured the official launch of the NRSPP Research Paper, Light Vehicles: Legal Implications for Businesses.
  • Roads Australia Spotlight on Safety on the Safer Vehicle Panel held in Brisbane on was held on the 6th of May.