Viewpoint: The President's perspective
Last year, 308 people died on our roads, making it the state’s most devastating road toll in 16 years.
This number is a heartbreaking reminder that road safety remains an ongoing challenge that we all need to address.
Road safety, and specifically reducing the number of fatalities and serious injuries on our roads, remains RACQ’s top advocacy priority. It’s also core to our new Community Impact Strategy, which is supported by a dedicated community investment fund of at least $100 million and helps strengthen our efforts to contribute to safer roads.
Our Community Impact Strategy will also see us play a supporting role in Queensland’s transition to electrified transport.
We are determined to support our state’s communities through this transition. In addition to these important matters, we’re going to increase our focus on supporting resilience in our communities through volunteering.
New experiences for members
We’re also forging new partnerships to deliver unique and exclusive experiences for our members.
Recently, RACQ was the presenting partner for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and this gave us the opportunity to extend an invitation to 720 members.
To this end, Gold 50 members John and Jean McCartney celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo – exactly the kind of memorable experience we want to make possible.
Club undergoing change
As we continue to position our Club for the future, we are making important changes that will benefit our members and our organisation.
In December, we announced the sale of our retail lending and deposit business to Bendigo Bank, one of Australia’s most trusted and fastest growing banks.
I assure you this decision was not taken lightly. We believe it’s the right outcome for our bank members who will benefit from Bendigo Bank’s innovative digital banking capabilities and wider range of products.
As we work through the transition, which remains subject to regulatory approval, we will be communicating directly with our bank members, making sure they have the information, resources and support they need.
Please know, as your Club continues to transform, we remain anchored to our purpose: to drive a positive future for all Queenslanders. This drives the decisions we make and the member experiences we create.
I wish you all a safe and happy 2026, and let’s all commit to making this year a turning point for road safety. And remember, we all have a role to play in making our roads safer.
Leona Murphy, RACQ President
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