About
The Inquiry into the National Road Safety Strategy (2011–2020) in 2018 highlighted the need for national leadership and coordination to develop and promote a strategic approach to developing the next National Road Safety Strategy and to ensure better road safety outcomes for all Australians.
The Office of Road Safety was established on 1 July 2019 to coordinate and facilitate the national efforts to eliminate road trauma in Australia. It is a Branch within the Road and Vehicle Safety Division.
The Office works with state, territory and local governments, police agencies, road safety organisations and other stakeholders to achieve our long-term aim that no one is killed or seriously injured on Australia's roads.
To support effective national collaboration and coordination, our role involves:
- implementing the National Road Safety Strategy 2021-30 with state, territory, and local governments to achieve road trauma reduction targets by 2030
- coordinating the delivery of the Australian government’s commitments under the National Road Safety Action Plan 2023-25
- analysing research and data to inform road safety policy and program development
- partnering with states, territories and local governments to pilot new and innovative road safety solutions
- engaging with national road safety stakeholders and the Australian public to improve road safety for all Australians.