A quietly posted “Communique for Infrastructure and Transport Ministers’ Meeting” confirmed a win for common sense – and the value of advocacy from WAFarmers and the other individuals and groups that made a submission opposing the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts’ proposal to reduce open road default speed limits.
The very last item on the 8 issue meeting report simply said:
National Road Safety Strategy – Default Speed Limits
Ministers noted recent feedback from consultation on open road default speed limits that has been in the National Road Safety Strategy since 2018. Ministers noted the Commonwealth does not set speed limits in any jurisdiction, and that states and territories are responsible for these decisions. No further work is being undertaken on open road default speed limits.
WAFarmers is pleased with the outcome, but remains concerned at the Department’s apparent lack of foresight that led to the proposal even being considered.
