More than 200 local government leaders and experts from around Australia and overseas converged in Margaret River earlier this month to discuss how councils can help address the nation’s unacceptably high road toll.
The 2024 National Local Roads, Transport and Infrastructure Congress, hosted by the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), had a major focus on road safety reforms and reducing fatalities and injuries on local roads.
The two-day event from 3-4 December at the Margaret River Heart venue featured leading experts and government officials discussing solutions and innovations around infrastructure, transport and roads.
This year’s Congress also covered community infrastructure, renewable energy, emergency management, emissions reduction, active transport, aviation innovations and transitioning to a circular economy.
Keynote speakers at the event included ALGA President Mayor Matt Burnett, Federal Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Senator Bridget McKenzie, Coordinator-General for National Emergency Management Brendan Moon, and Institute for Sensible Transport Director Dr Elliot Fishman. Other speakers include CSIRO Senior Principal Research Scientist Andrew Higgins, MicroFleet Chief Executive Officer Al Reid and Hales North Director Sara Hales.
An international delegation from Pacific Island countries also attended the Congress as guests of the Australian Government through the Infrastructure Fellowships and Engagement Program (IFEP). These delegates were from Papua New Guinea; Vanuatu, Fiji, Samoa and the Solomon Islands.
Photos courtesy of the Australian Local Government Association.
