RACQ Advocacy for Motorists

Budget & Economy

RACQ 2011-2012 Federal Government Budget Review

This review of the Australian Government’s 2011-12 Budget considers issues relevant to Queensland motorists.

Updated 14/07/2011 Download PDF (331.9 KB)

RACQ 2011-2012 Queensland State Budget Comment

The 2011 State Budget will result in Queensland motorists paying more for vehicle registration, licence and traffic fees, and getting less than previous years in State capital investment for roads.

Updated 14/07/2011 Download PDF (328.8 KB)

RACQ Submission to the Queensland Government Budget Process 2011-2012

The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ) represents 1.2 million motoring members and seeks to maintain the viability of motor vehicle transport on their behalf. The Club recognises that mobility is not free, and certain taxes and charges are necessary to provide and regulate roads and transport infrastructure. This aligns with RACQ‟s Advocacy Charter, which seeks to ensure fair and justifiable costs of road use.

Updated 10/06/2011 Download PDF (277.8 KB)

QLD State Budget Comment 2010-2011

The State Budget this year provided only limited relief for motorists, largely through a proposal to legislate changes in CTP insurance aimed at reducing premiums by an estimated $24. As a result of further changes, motorists will be paying higher fees for vehicle registration and drivers licences, whilst spending on roads fell, down by $224 million this year. The attached budget review discusses these and other key budget outcomes for 2010-11.

Updated 23/06/2010 Download PDF (178.2 KB)

RACQ Position Paper - Sale of Queensland Motorways Ltd

This paper outlines the RACQ's position on the proposed sale of Queensland Motorways Ltd.

Updated 28/04/2010 Download PDF (372.6 KB)

The Privatisation of Queensland Motorways - An Economic Briefing Paper Prepared for the RACQ by Prof Ross Guest

This paper evaluates the proposed long term lease to the private sector of the tolling rights on Queensland Motorways (QM) from an economic welfare perspective.

Updated 28/04/2010 Download PDF (233.8 KB)

RACQ Review of 09-10 Queensland State Budget

The 2009-10 state budget left most Queensland motorists more than $220 a year worse off. Vehicle registration costs rose by 17% to 22%, and petrol increased by 9 cents a litre after the government removed the Queensland fuel subsidy. For more information on this, and a general overview of state government road funding, read this paper.

Updated 20/04/2010 Download PDF (189.9 KB)

The Economics, Ideology and Politics of Anti-Congestion Policy for Brisbane

Delivered at Roads 2005 Conference, Brisbane, 30 August 2005.
RACQ argues that decisive action is required to tackle Brisbane's serious and worsening traffic congestion. This paper provides a critique of the anti-congestion strategies of the Commonwealth and State Governments and Brisbane City Council, and proposes an effective package of anti-congestion measures.

Updated 20/04/2010 Download PDF (312.8 KB)

RACQ review of 08-09 Qld State Budget

The State Budget for 2008-09 continues the Fuel Subsidy Scheme and provides a 6 percent increase in capital road expenditure to a record $3.2 billion. For more details of what the budget means for Queensland motorists, read this paper.

Updated 06/06/2008 Download PDF (59.0 KB)