To: The Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, can help support funding and safety upgrades for the Stuart Highway to protect all drivers, including remote and Indigenous communities.

Fix the Stuart

The Stuart Highway has poor road safety because it is a long and remote highway with limited services and emergency help. It stretches through isolated areas of Australia, where drivers usually travel long distances without rest stops, increasing the risk of fatigue. The highway also has high speed limits in some sections which can make crashes more normal. Wildlife on the road, long stretches of single-lane highway and extreme weather conditions such as heat and heavy rain further increase danger. These factors combine to make the Stuart Highway one of the more risky major roads in Australia especially for tired or speeding drivers.

Why is this important?

too many people are being put at risk on the Stuart Highway every day. This highway is a major route through Australia, connecting remote towns and many Indigenous communities, but long distances, fatigue, high speeds and limited services make it dangerous. Families rely on this road for school, work, health care and visiting loved ones, so it should be as safe as possible. By raising money and awareness, we hope to support improvements that will reduce crashes, protect communities, and ensure everyone can travel safely and confidently.
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