Queensland Matters this federal election
RACQ has unveiled its federal election wish list, urging all political parties and candidates to green-light vital road and transport projects throughout the state.
Queensland Matters outlines RACQ’s priorities including a range of key infrastructure projects and policies aimed at saving lives, boosting sustainability, increasing roads and natural disaster resilience and affordability, as well as smart infrastructure spending.
Since the last federal election, more than 740 people have been killed on Queensland roads and thousands more have been injured.
Our number one priority this federal election is to reduce this number by advocating for the next federal government to commit to reinvesting 100% of fuel excise back into road upgrades and transport infrastructure.
RACQ’s priorities for Queensland this federal election include:
- $10.3 billion for road, motorway and inland highway upgrades.
- $900 million to expand the national EV fast-charging network.
- $810 million for rail infrastructure and railway level crossing upgrades.
- $400 million for cycling and active transport including Brisbane 'green’ bridges.
RACQ is also calling for:
- A commitment to deliver on the Productivity Commission’s landmark Natural Disaster Funding Arrangements Inquiry of 2015 which called for a five-fold increase in disaster mitigation funding
- Immediate funding for risk-reducing projects that are “shovel ready”, for instance the Bundaberg flood levy
- Development of a national building register to capture and codify standards for resilience and mitigation measures built into new and retrofitted properties
- Creation of a nation-wide land use planning standard for flood affected land and properties.
About RACQ’s advocacy
The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ) is proud to be Queensland’s advocate for safe, affordable, and sustainable mobility. As Queensland’s largest club, with more than 1.7 million members, RACQ works hard to influence government and decision makers to secure better transport outcomes for Queenslanders.
In accordance with RACQ’s advocacy charter, we aim to ensure Queenslanders have safe, affordable and sustainable mobility across a range of motoring and transport interests including:
- Fuel and energy
- Road safety
- Traffic, road, public, and active transport infrastructure
- Transport funding
- Emerging and future mobility
RACQ’s advocacy priorities and policies
See how RACQ advocates for safe, affordable, and sustainable mobility for Queenslanders
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Road safety prioritiesRead how RACQ is helping to address road safety, and find information on road rules and penalties, driver education, young and novice drivers, and fitness to drive. -
RACQ Government Budget ReviewsRead RACQ’s current and past Government budget reports to find out how announcements impact motorists and transport users. -
Cycling and active transportSafe travel information for cyclists, pedestrians and nearby drivers. -
Report a transport issueIf you would like RACQ to investigate a problem with the transport network, submit a report using this form.
Advocacy Charter
RACQ is the independent advocate for 1.7 Million Queenslanders on the roads, in the home, and within our communities.
This means we will:
- Understand our current and future members' needs and priorities through regular engagements and credible research
- Advocate on behalf of our membership to all levels of government, using our independence and strong voice on their behalf
- Communicate our policies and other significant advocacy initiatives to our members and other stakeholders