Policy

Roads Australia's policy priorities are discussed by members every six months at Forum Meetings. They are monitored on an ongoing basis a Policy Committee of the Board which is chaired by an Roads Australia Vice President.

Roads Australia's current policy priorities are:

• A national management regime which achieves a joint effort and purpose between governments at federal, state and local levels;
• Infrastructure funding based on a bi-partisan assessment of national needs - with long term planning and financial commitment on a sustainable basis which transcends year to year budget cycles;
• A transparent system of national road accounts for road infrastructure expenditure at all levels of government and the private sector;
• Consistent state reporting;
• Within the network the Commonwealth should continue to assume funding responsibility for national roads until an agreed and coordinated regime can be established.
• Increased attention to the maintenance backlog on the existing network;
• Sustained, significant and bi-partisan commitment to research and road safety;
• Programs which support the industry's future workforce needs;
• Mechanisms for industry consultation;
• International benchmarking;
• Enhanced public profile for road transport

These priorities are amplified in the Roads Australia's Policy Position Paper

Structure

Roads Australia comprises companies, associations, and government agencies with an interest in road transport across Australia. It is a not for profit limited liability company owned by the members. The day to day business of the Roads Australia is managed by a Secretariat under the direction of a Board elected annually by the members.

More information on current Board members and Secretariat