Today, November 9, marks Road Worker Day of Remembrance, a time to honour the men and women who work on our roads, and to remember those who have been serious injured or lost their lives while doing so.

Every day, road workers face challenging and often dangerous conditions to keep Australia moving. On this day, we reflect on their service and recommit ourselves to the principle that every worker deserves to get home safely.

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The 2025 Traffic Controller Safety Survey has today been officially launched in Adelaide by the Hon Emily Bourke MLC, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for Autism, and the Traffic Management Association of Australia (TMAA). 

The survey reveals a concerning increase in risks faced by traffic controllers across Australia and New Zealand.

The survey, conducted by TMAA in partnership for the first time with the Temporary Traffic Management – Industry Steering Group (TTM-ISG), collected 1,671 responses from traffic controllers, 1,004 in Australia and 667 in New Zealand, making it the largest survey of its kind in either country.

The findings reveal that traffic controllers feel less safe at work in 2025 than they did in 2024.

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The Traffic Management Association of Australia (TMAA) has today released the Traffic Management Safety Guidelines, a new national document designed to improve safety for Traffic Controllers and road workers across Australia.

Developed by the TMAA Safety, Innovation and Technology (SIT) Subcommittee, the guidelines provide clear, practical measures to reduce risk in temporary traffic management and promote consistent approaches to safety across jurisdictions.

“This document represents a collective commitment to change. Every member who contributed to these guidelines did so with one goal: to ensure that every Traffic Controller goes home safely at the end of their shift." said Matty Maher, Chair of the TMAA SIT Subcommittee.

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The Traffic Management Association of Australia (TMAA) expresses its deepest concern and strongest disappointment following the shocking hit-and-run incident at Cedar Vale, QLD, where a 66-year-old male traffic controller was left fighting for his life after being struck just after midnight by a white Toyota Camry travelling on the Mount Lindesay Highway near Cedar Grove Road.

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The Traffic Management Association of Australia acknowledges the ICAC’s Operation Wyvern inquiry into alleged misconduct involving procurement within Transport for NSW.

TMAA does not condone any conduct that undermines ethical standards or public trust. Our commitment remains firmly with transparency, integrity, and professionalism across our industry.

We will continue to monitor developments closely and keep our members informed as appropriate. 

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Let’s get one thing straight: traffic controllers are not “lollipop workers.” They are trained safety professionals working long hours, in sometimes dangerous conditions, to keep every single road user (pedestrians, drivers, cyclists, tradies, and yes, even journalists) safe from harm. So when we saw 7News’ article published on 21 July 2025 sensationalising traffic controller pay and reducing these professionals to a punchline, we weren’t just disappointed. We were appalled.

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The Traffic Management Association of Australia (TMAA), the national peak body representing the traffic management industry, is pleased to announce the election of its new National Board leadership following the Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday, 13 May 2025 in Sydney, NSW. The Board is now led by:

• President: Tynan Diaz (NSW Representative)
• Vice President: Britt O'Dwyer (WA Representative)

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The Traffic Management Association of Australia (TMAA) is urging mobile navigation apps Google Maps, Apple Maps and Waze to enhance their work zone safety measures by improving its current audio warning system.

“Tech companies have a responsibility to stop dangerous driving. Research proves that action-based audio alerts reduce speeding and improve driver reaction times, especially in high-risk zones. A simple tweak to their apps could prevent crashes and save lives—there’s no excuse not to act." said Matthew Bereni, TMAA CEO.

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Yesterday, the Australian Flexible Pavement Association (AfPA) and TMAA proudly co-hosted the 2024 QLD Safety Forum in Brisbane. The Forum gathered industry leaders to address crucial safety concerns within the flexible pavement maintenance, road construction and broader construction sector.

Recognising the pressing need for cross-industry collaboration, the Forum aimed to foster an exchange of insights and ideas among stakeholders. Key issues, such as the separation of worksites, workers, and public traffic, as well as people and plant, were central to discussions.

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A new report launched today by the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads the Hon. Jenny Aitchison MP on behalf of the Traffic Management Association of Australia (TMAA) highlights the significant safety risks faced by traffic controllers in Australia. 

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The 2024 National Traffic Controller Safety Survey was completed by over 1,500 traffic controllers across Australia and found that a majority of traffic controllers report experiencing verbal abuse, non-compliance with basic traffic controller instructions, and near misses while on the job. 

2024 National Traffic Controller Safety Survey

Media contact: Thomas Morrissy 0436 109 349 | thomas.morrissy@tmaa.asn.au