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❓ Hon. Julie Freeman questions the Transport portfolio regarding the Regional Road Safety Program expansion, seeking detailed financial and project information, including reasons for application denials and support for resource-constrained councils. The Minister tabled a media statement in response.

AnsweredQoN 1220Legislative Council

Asked

24 February 2026

Member

Hon Julie Freeman

Portfolio

Transport

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I refer to the expansion of the Regional Road Safety Program to Local Government Roads and the $250 million co-contribution investment over four years, and I ask: (a) how much of the $250 million allocation has been committed to date, and how much has been expended; (b) which Local Government Areas have received funding under the expanded program and, for each, please provide: (i) the location of each funded road project; (ii) the scope of works; (iii) the total project cost; and (iv) the State and local government contribution amounts; (c) which projects have : (i) commenced but are not yet complete; and (ii) been completed; (d) which approved projects have not yet commenced, and what are the anticipated start dates; (e) have any applications submitted by local governments under this expanded program been denied, deemed unsuccessful, or not progressed: (i) if yes to (e), please provide : (A) the name of the council; (B) the project proposed; (C) the reason the application was not approved; and (D) whether the council has been invited to resubmit or revise its application; (f) how does the Government ensure that the required co-contribution from local government does not disadvantage smaller or resource-constrained councils in accessing funding under this program?