❓ Hon Martin Aldridge asks about data availability and transparency regarding the causes of increased road deaths in WA, and whether the Minister has consulted with the Australian Automobile Association. The Minister confirms data collection across multiple agencies, publication of statistics, and consultation with the AAA.
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I refer to a report in The West Australian newspaper on 19 June 2023 showing Western Australia has had the highest proportional increase in road deaths and calling for more transparency on the causes of these deaths, and I ask: (a) what data does the State Government currently have access to regarding the causes and contributing factors relating to serious road accidents; (b) how does the Government make this data available to stakeholders, including road safety groups and local governments, to allow them to make better decisions regarding road safety; and (c) has the Minister sought a briefing from the Australian Automobile Association regarding this matter?
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Answered
12 September 2023
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Road Safety
Response time
8 days
1a. Road crash information in WA is collected by multiple agencies across multiple portfolios and collated by Main Roads WA.
1b. The Road Safety Commission compiles and publishes annual statistics on serious road crashes and their contributing factors.
A range of data is also available from Main Roads, WA Department of Health, and via The National Coronial Information System
1c. Yes
1b. The Road Safety Commission compiles and publishes annual statistics on serious road crashes and their contributing factors.
A range of data is also available from Main Roads, WA Department of Health, and via The National Coronial Information System
1c. Yes
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