Tuesday, 9 December 2025

 Bronwyn HALFPENNY (Thomastown) (17:09): (1482) My adjournment is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and the action I seek is for the minister to provide me with an update on how schools in the Thomastown electorate are benefitting from road safety programs. Recently I visited the Road to Zero program at Melbourne Museum, where I met with students who were examining road safety through an evidence and science-based program, providing them with unique experiences outside the classroom. It is an outstanding program, and it is a world-first initiative. I encourage all schools in my electorate to take part.

I also note the important road work being done through the school crossing risk assessment framework – SCRAF it is called – which determines how safe a school crossing is and what safety measures, like signs or other upgrades, might be needed to improve the crossing for students. Of course road management is always an issue at schools. The schools in my electorate are also having access to school engagement officers from Road Safety Education Victoria, who work directly with school communities to tailor their approach to road safety within their local environment. These are invaluable programs for schools in the electorate, and I am keen to find out more so I can share that information with the local community.