The SA Driver Experience Day brought members, sponsors and industry guests together at The Bend Motorsport Park on 18 September for a day focused on driver safety, practical experiences and industry connection.

The event gave attendees the opportunity to take part in a range of driving and motorsport activities, including defensive driving, 4WD experiences, hot laps and go-karting. The mix of hands-on activities and time together made for an engaging day for members and guests.

The event also highlighted the importance of continuing to build knowledge and awareness of safe driving. Bringing industry together in a world-class setting provided an opportunity to experience the venue, strengthen connections and keep safety at the forefront of our daily driving.

TMAA thanks everyone who attended and contributed to the day'ssuccess, including our sponsors Mitsubishi Motors, Webfleet and Workzone Training for their support.

View photos from the SA Driver Experience Day: 
TMAA Photos & Videos

It was great to see so many TMAA members and industry colleagues come together attheNSW Industry Golf Day, held in conjunction with AfPA and AustStab.

The day gave us a chance to step away from our usual work environment, catch up with colleagues, and enjoy some friendly competition on the course. Sydney delivered beautiful weather, and Ryde Parramatta Golf Club was a stunning venue.  Events like this are important tothe TMAA community, giving members the opportunity to connect with people from across the industry in a relaxed setting.

There was also an important reason to get involved beyond the golf. Thanks to the generosity and support of everyone who took part, the event raised $1,530 for SARAH.

We’d like to thank all our members, guests and supporters for helping make the day such a great one. Your involvement not only made the event enjoyable but also helped us support a cause that is important to our industry community.

Take a look at the photos from the day: 
TMAA Photos & Videos

Now in its sixth edition, TMAA’s 2026 Traffic Management Industry Survey is now open, and we invite all traffic management companies Australia-wide to complete the survey and influence the future direction of TMAA’s advocacy efforts for the coming year and beyond.

As the peak industry body for Australia’s temporary traffic management (TTM) sector, TMAA is proud to represent an industry that employs over 30,000 Australians and generates over $2 billion of direct economic activity – all the while supporting tens of billions more to happen – every single year.

To make sure we are the most effective advocate possible for our sector, we continually engage with members and industry stakeholders to understand how our advocacy efforts can align with their priorities for a safe and sustainable TTM industry. Our annual Traffic Management Industry Survey forms a key component of this engagement.

Each year’s survey provides valuable metrics on economic activity, industry outlook, workforce participation and capability, and safety standards that not only provide TTM companies with key benchmarks upon which they can assess their own operations, but critical insight into the health and future outlook for our sector as a whole.

All traffic management companies – including both current financial members of TMAA, and non-members – are strongly encouraged to complete the survey.

But they’ll need to make sure they complete the survey no later than 11.59 pm AEDT Sunday 4 October 2026 to ensure their responses are counted.

The survey can be accessed by clicking HERE.

This year, TMAA has made a number of revisions to the survey to reflect past participant feedback, as well as the needs, interests and priorities of the TTM sector. These include:

• The adoption of a new survey platform and improved user experience to make it easier than ever to complete the survey.
• Updated topics to reflect current issues in the TTM space, including workforce composition, assets held, cost drivers, and safety priorities.
• Revised question formats to support increased engagement and completion rates.

All current financial members of TMAA will be provided with access to a complimentary copy of the Traffic Management Industry Survey report following the conclusion of our analysis; this is valued at almost $1,100. All non-members who complete the survey will also receive a complimentary copy as recognition of our appreciation for participating.

TMAA’s Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Bereni, emphasised the value of the annual Industry Survey to the association’s advocacy work.

“I strongly encourage all traffic management companies to participate in TMAA’s 2026 Traffic Management Industry Survey and have their say on what matters to them.

“Each year, we continue to evolve the Industry Survey to maximise participation and ensure we run an accurate pulse check for the health and economic outlook for our sector. The improvements we have made for this year’s survey, including our investment in a new survey platform and the changes to the format, will ensure the survey remains a valuable resource for both TTM operators and key industry stakeholders.

“This survey is not just for operators to benchmark their own operations; it shapes our advocacy priorities for the coming year and beyond. It ensures TMAA can be the most effective advocate possible for the TTM sector when we’re sitting at the table with road authorities and government.

“I thank all traffic management operators for their support of the 2026 survey. It is greatly appreciated.”

Respondents are encouraged to copy and paste the full survey link into their browser if they have any difficulty accessing the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TMAA2026TrafficManagementIndustrySurvey

Any queries about the survey, including eligibility to participate, should be directed to tmaa@tmaa.asn.au.

Traffic controllers will soon have the opportunity to have their say about their experiences and safety on our roads through our annual Traffic Controller Safety Survey, the latest edition of which will be unveiled shortly.

Media Contact: Traffic Management Association of Australia (TMAA), 1300 798 772 or tmaa@tmaa.asn.au

Download a copy of the media release.

What makes the difference between someone who's qualified and someone you'd trust to manage traffic when lives are on the line?

CTA trainer Paul has spent decades working on the road. Over the years, he's seen students walk into class unsure of themselves, then experience those "light bulb" moments where the theory finally makes sense because they've put it into practice. He's also seen what can happen when people step onto site without the right preparation.

As Paul puts it:

"The material can be like dried Weet-Bix. Industry examples and knowledge add the milk and sugar. That's what makes it easier to digest."

In this interview, Paul shares why practical training sits at the heart of CTA's approach, why every near miss is an opportunity to learn and why preparing people for the realities of the job will always matter more than simply helping them pass a course.

He also explains how that same philosophy carries through to CTA's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process and the opening of the new Lara training centre, creating more opportunities for people across Melbourne's West to build practical skills before stepping onto a live worksite.

Every person who arrives on a worksite expects to go home at the end of the day. So does every driver passing through it. That's the responsibility behind every lesson Paul teaches and every decision he asks his students to make. His perspective is one every trainer, employer and traffic controller should take the time to read.

Read the full article:

https://traintogaingroup.edu.au/news/beyond-the-classroom-practical-traffic-management-training/

While just over a quarter (27 per cent) of Australians live in rural and remote communities, almost seven in ten road fatalities (69 per cent) occur on rural roads. Last year alone, 906 Australians lost their lives on rural roads.

It's why TMAA is calling on all drivers to step up for road safety and heed the call for action during Rural Road Safety Month this August.

Rural roads are long and unforgiving, and the high speeds involved only compound the risks. At 110 km/h, drivers travel 100 metres roughly every three seconds. To put that in perspective, if you were driving at 110 km/h, you would have covered 100 metres in less time than it took you to read the last sentence.

It's why drivers need to slow down, and stay alert and calm. It means sharing the road and the responsibility, and taking to rural roads with more than just your destination in mind. Rural Road Safety Month gives us the opportunity to reflect on how we can be safer drivers on rural roads - before it's too late.

Rural Road Safety Month is an initiative of the Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF). ARSF has provided a range of resources which we encourage you to share with family, friends and colleagues to remind them to step up for road safety. You can access these resources from the ARSF website.

Help spread this important road safety message by sharing on your social media, or prominently displaying road safety messages in communal spaces at your workplace.

Of course, the easiest behaviours that we can change are our own. So next time you get behind the wheel, make sure you put that seat belt on, drive to the conditions, keep a safe speed, and keep distractions like mobile phones out of sight. If you're tired, or affected by drugs or alcohol, never get behind the wheel. And if you're passing the road crews and traffic controllers working hard to keep our roads safe, slow down, give them space, and follow their directions at all times.

With road fatalities continuing to head in the wrong direction, Join the Journey and make a personal promise to choose road safety during Rural Road Safety Month this August.

TMAA has released the results of its 2025 Traffic Management Industry Survey, and is using the insights to drive its advocacy efforts in support of members and the temporary traffic management (TTM) sector.

TMAA's 2025 Industry Survey was the fifth edition of the survey. It is the largest survey of the TTM sector in Australia, providing TTM operators with critical data to benchmark their practices nationwide, including fleet size and investment levels, training levels and workforce capability, industry outlook, and safety levels.

The results of the latest survey saw 'Road Construction' replace 'Utilities' as the largest generator of business activity for survey participants; road construction accounted for over a third of participants' business activity.

Further, there was a small dip in the volume of business activity generated by local government. This declined from 36 per cent in 2024 to a reported 32 per cent in the 2025 results.

Nonetheless, the survey results also point to green shoots for the TTM sector, with long-term trends showing increased investment in fleets and the average number of utes in operator fleets.

However, worker safety remains a key concern for many operators, who continue to report poor behaviour by motorists in workzones. This includes distracted, speeding or intoxicated drivers disobeying traffic control, as well as abuse and aggression from members of the public towards workers who are just trying to do their jobs.

TMAA therefore continues its calls for greater law enforcement activity against drivers doing the wrong thing in workzones. This poor driver behaviour is putting the lives of traffic controllers and road workers in danger.

TMAA recently provided an exclusive briefing to members on the results of the Industry Survey. All TMAA members receive a free copy of the 2025 Industry Survey Report, and can also access the reports for all previous editions of the survey via the Member section of the TMAA website.

Other interested parties can purchase their copy of the full report from the TMAA store.

TMAA is proud to be the leading voice for the TTM sector in Australia, and will commence the 2026 edition of the Industry Survey shortly.

There’s continued interest from around the country in the changes the NSW government has made to temporary speed limits in workzones, including in Western Australia where TMAA recently spoke on ABC Radio. Unfortunately, what much of the reporting in the media isn’t making clear is that there are many reasons why temporary speed restrictions may still apply through roadworks, even when workers aren’t present – and that’s to protect the safety of motorists and pedestrians.

Earlier this month, the NSW Minns government delivered on its election commitment to remove roadworks speed limits outside of construction hours, when it is safe to do so. However, this change does not give NSW motorists ‘carte blanche’ to disregard temporary speed restrictions if they don’t see any workers. The NSW Roads Minister’s media release from 1 July clearly articulates that this certainly isn’t the case:

“All road users must comply with the posted speed limit, including where speed limits are reduced due to road work, which often result in changed road conditions.”

TMAA was asked on Tuesday to discuss the NSW changes on ABC’s WA’s Statewide Drive program with Andrew Collins, specifically with the lens of whether WA should change its laws so that temporary speed restrictions don't apply outside works hours.

TMAA’s Policy and Advocacy Strategist, Matthew Bell, made clear that the NSW laws still provide provision for temporary speed limits to apply outside of work hours or when workers are not present, and that’s because it isn’t safe for motorists to go any faster. Edge drops, excavation, road plates, reduced lane widths, freshly resurfaced roads and other hazards necessitate lower speed limits at all times until the hazard no longer remains.

You can listen to the full interview HERE (click link).

When motorists see a reduced speed limit, compliance isn’t optional. It must be followed, for their safety and that of all other road users.

At the start of this month, the NSW Minns Government delivered on its election commitment to remove roadworks speed limits outside of construction hours, when it is safe to do so. This policy change has sparked interest around Australia about what rules and regulations apply in other states and territories when it comes to lowered roadworks speed limits outside of work hours.

TMAA was asked by ABC Radio Weekend Mornings Victoria to explain to listeners what rules apply for temporary speed limits on Victorian roads. TMAA's Policy and Advocacy Strategist, Matthew Bell, spoke with Debbie Rybicki on the subject.

Matthew made clear that temporary speed restrictions are often necessary to protect driver safety through worksites even when workers are not present. That's because the works have resulted in changed road conditions which make it unsafe to travel at the regular posted speed limit.

For example, this may include:

• Excavation immediately adjacent to the roadway, resulting in a significant drop at the edge of the road.
• Reduced grip levels on the road immediately after it has been resurfaced, and before it has been able to wear in sufficiently for regular grip levels to return.
• Road plates in traffic lanes.

Matthew also highlighted that the Victorian road rules make it very clear that motorists must adhere to temporary roadworks speed limits even if they can't see any workers. If approaching a roadworks speed sign, motorists must slow down to the speed limit shown on the sign and travel at or below that limit until they pass a sign showing a different speed limit.

You can listen to the full interview HERE (click link).

Belgravia Finance has shared some information with TMAA members about premium funding options for WorkSafe Victoria and WorkCover insurance.

What is insurance premium funding?

Instead of paying your business insurance premium as one large lump sum, premium funding lets you spread the cost over the year. It's a short-term lending arrangement that breaks your Worksafe premium into equal monthly instalments over a 10-month term, so the payment fits more comfortably alongside your other business costs.

No extra security is needed to set this up. The insurance policy itself acts as security for the loan, which keeps things simple.

Why members might consider it

For businesses in traffic management, where cash flow can be tight between jobs and payment cycles, spreading out a premium payment can free up funds for other priorities. According to the information provided by Belgravia Finance, premium funding may offer a few practical benefits:

• Interest charges can be tax deductible
• The interest rate is fixed for the life of the loan, so you know exactly what you're paying each month
• It frees up cash that would otherwise be tied up in a single premium payment
• No additional security is required, as the insurance policy covers this
• It doesn't affect any existing credit lines or finance facilities your business already has in place

Discount dates to note

WorkSafe Victoria WorkCover Discounted Premium dates for businesses paying their WorkCover premium in full:

• Pay in full by 17 August 2026 and receive a 5% discount
• Pay in full by 1 October 2026 and receive a 3% discount

If your business is in a position to pay upfront, these dates are worth diarising. If not, funding the premium over 10 months may still be a useful way to manage the cost without putting pressure on cash flow.

Want to know more?

Members with questions about how premium funding works, or who want to check whether it suits their business, can get in touch directly with Belgravia Finance.

Contact: David Clarke, CEO, Belgravia Finance
Mobile: 0417 289 656
Email: david_a_clarke@belgraviafinance.com

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