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National Road Transport Technology Strategy sets direction for Australia’ s future roads
The Australian Government has released the National Road
Transport Technology Strategy setting out a nationally consistent approach to adopting and regulating emerging vehicle technologies across Australia.
Released on behalf of Australia’ s infrastructure and transport ministers, the strategy aims to guide the safe and responsible integration of connected and automated vehicle technologies into the nation’ s transport system.
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said the strategy would help governments manage both the opportunities and challenges posed by new road technologies.
“ These systems will help keep Australians safe on our roads while identifying any gaps in existing laws,” Ms King said.“ As vehicle technology evolves, it’ s vital our frameworks keep pace.”
The strategy sets out the policy, regulatory and investment roles of governments and introduces nine guiding principles to ensure nationally consistent decision-making. It also highlights the potential of new technologies to improve road safety and energy efficiency while addressing associated privacy and cybersecurity risks.
Accompanying the strategy is the 2024 – 27 National Connected and Automated Vehicle Action Plan which details key priorities for federal, state and territory governments through to 2027. These include developing a national regulatory framework for automated vehicle safety and advancing a Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems( C-ITS) roadmap to support connected infrastructure that can communicate with vehicles.
Endorsed by the Infrastructure and Transport Ministers’ Meeting( ITMM), the strategy is said to ensure Australia is prepared to harness the full benefits of transport technology innovation.
Pacific Tuna Forum 2025 showcases cutting-edge tech for sustainable fisheries in the Blue Pacific
Cutting-edge technology took centre stage at the 9th Pacific Tuna
Forum( PTF 2025), in Fiji and held under the theme Pacific Tuna 2050: Resilience, Innovation, Equity and Sustainable Trade for a Prosperous Future.
From satellite-based vessel monitoring to blockchain traceability and AI in stock assessment, Pacific nations showcased how digital tools are strengthening sustainability, transparency and value creation in the region’ s tuna industry – which supplies nearly 60 % of the global catch.
Jointly organised by Fiji’ s Ministry of Fisheries and Forestry, Papua New Guinea’ s National Fisheries Authority and INFOFISH, PTF 2025 brought together governments, industry leaders, scientists and development partners to explore how technology can secure a sustainable and prosperous Blue Pacific.
Discussions focused on advancing data-driven fisheries management, combating illegal, unreported and unregulated( IUU) fishing, and building climate-resilient blue economies. Sessions also highlighted innovation in value chains, equitable benefitsharing and digital solutions for sustainable trade.
“ The Pacific embraced technology to safeguard its most valuable ocean resource,” said Dr Manumatavai Tupou-Roosen, Chair of PTF 2025.“ By combining innovation with collaboration, we can ensure that the Pacific tuna industry remains resilient, inclusive and globally competitive.”
Experts from FAO, FFA, SPC, and international partners contributed to the Forum’ s forward-looking agenda, reinforcing the Pacific’ s leadership in sustainable, technology-driven fisheries management. p
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