Austroads and TCA have released their Annual Report for 2024–25, showcasing a year of strong performance, innovation, and collaboration across Australia and New Zealand’s transport sector. The report demonstrates how Austroads continues to work closely with its members, governments, and industry partners to deliver safer, more efficient, and sustainable transport systems.
Austroads’ research and guidance program delivered significant outcomes during 2024–25, with 101 publications produced and nine national guides fully adopted by members. These resources underpin harmonised practice across jurisdictions, improving safety, efficiency and productivity on both sides of the Tasman. Updates to technical specifications and guides supported consistent design and operations, while more than 85 active projects advanced evidence-based solutions to shared challenges. By aligning standards and streamlining processes, Austroads is helping foster a more connected, resilient and prosperous society.
Austroads modernised the Telematics Analytics Platform, reducing data latency from eight weeks to hours, enabling road managers to access near real-time insights.
Growth in heavy vehicle telematics continued strongly, with 18,403 vehicles enrolled in TCA-administered schemes – a 14% increase on last year. Industry capability expanded through the certification of four new Application Service Providers and approval of two new telematics devices, giving operators greater choice and flexibility.
TCA also reinforced its commitment to security and quality by successfully upgrading its ISO 27001 certification to the latest 2022 standard and maintaining NATA accreditation for its laboratory. These milestones strengthen the integrity of national telematics services and support safer, more efficient freight operations across Australia and New Zealand.
Throughout the year, Austroads partnered with jurisdictions and stakeholders to advance national reforms in heavy vehicle safety and driver licensing, strengthen digital foundations for future mobility, and expand training programs to improve safety at worksites. The rollout of the National Training Framework for Temporary Traffic Management saw record enrolments, with more than 17,000 workers trained – a 587% increase on last year – while over 1,500 roadside barrier installers and designers completed new safety training. These achievements were made possible through strong collaboration with training providers and regulators across multiple states and territories.
Knowledge sharing remained a cornerstone of Austroads’ work, with the 12th Austroads Bridge Conference attracting over 600 delegates and nearly 300 technical papers – the largest in the organisation’s history. Austroads also strengthened its international presence through strategic partnerships, including a new agreement with AASHTO in the United States, and continued its work with PIARC to shape global best practice.
The report also highlights Austroads’ progress in implementing its Strategic Plan 2023–27, including initiatives to improve climate resilience, support freight decarbonisation, and strengthen governance. Austroads was also recognised as a 5-Star Employer of Choice and listed among Australia’s Best Places to Work, underscoring its commitment to a positive and high-performing workplace culture.