Summary

Drink driving remains a major public health issue for industrialised countries. Drink driving rehabilitation programs have been introduced as one method of reducing recidivism among convicted drink drivers. Over the years a range of rehabilitation programs have been introduced with varying aims and methodologies. Evaluations of these programs have also been numerous, but have generally only focused on recidivism as a measure of program effectiveness.

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There is increasing interest in level crossing accidents in Australia. As a contribution to research on the subject, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau commissioned Covance Pty Ltd to undertake a literature survey, referencing material published overseas as well as in Australia. The literature survey presented here focuses on published material that explores measures that can be implemented to help prevent level crossing accidents or to improve safety at level crossings.

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At the meeting of the Australian Transport Council on 7 November 2008, Ministers approved the National Road Safety Action Plan 2009 and 2010.

This is the final two-year action plan presented under the National Road Safety Strategy 2001-2010.

It identifies the main issues expected to affect road trauma levels in the foreseeable future and sets out the priority areas for action in 2009 and 2010. The Action Plan reinforces Australia's commitment to Safe System principles.

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Road Deaths Australia is a monthly bulletin presenting the latest fatal road crash data as well as recent historical comparisons. It is produced by the ATSB using monthly data supplied by the eight states and territories.

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Motorcycle usage is increasing in Australia, and the numbers of serious crashes are also rising. This report analyses recent data on fatal and serious motorcycle crashes. Time trends are shown and comparisons made across road user groups, crash type and national and international jurisdictions. Analysis of the crashes includes road-type, weather, and main contributory factors. Analysis of rider characteristics include age, and helmet use. In addition to fatal crashes, included are tabulations of non-fatal crashes where a motorcyclist was seriously injured.

Summary

Road Deaths Australia is a monthly bulletin presenting the latest fatal road crash data as well as recent historical comparisons. It is produced using monthly data supplied by the eight states and territories.

Summary

Road Deaths Australia is a monthly bulletin presenting the latest fatal road crash data as well as recent historical comparisons. It is produced by the department using monthly data supplied by the eight states and territories.

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This publication contains historical series of numbers of Australian road crash deaths and serious injuries. Standardised rates by vehicle registration and vehicle use are also provided.

This table is updated as new data become available (usually annually). While it is presented as a time series, it is more a compilation of the data available from different data collections in use over the period and users should read the notes carefully.

The International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage (Bunkers Convention) establishes a scheme to provide compensation for pollution damage from bunker or fuel oil from ships when the Civil Liability Convention does not apply. In accordance with the Bunkers Convention:

Summary

Road Deaths Australia is a monthly bulletin presenting the latest fatal road crash data as well as recent historical comparisons. It is produced using monthly data supplied by the eight states and territories.