As we approach RACQ’s 120-year anniversary, it’s timely to reflect on how incredibly far we’ve come since 1905 when 12 Brisbane motorists gathered to form the Automobile Club of Queensland.
Since its formation, RACQ has grown to become Queensland’s largest club, supporting more than 1.7 million members while remaining deeply committed to advocating for safer roads, better infrastructure, and improved motoring conditions across the State.
While our business has evolved to offer roadside assistance, insurance, banking, solar, travel and more, our dedication to the safety and wellbeing of Queenslanders has never wavered.
Our Election Priorities Report, released in the lead-up to the October State Election, was a powerful reminder of this responsibility.
We conducted a survey of members, asking them what mattered most in the lead-up to the election.
The poor state of the Bruce Highway emerged as the top issue, resulting in our launch of the ‘Fix the Bruce’ campaign.
This campaign seeks to secure essential upgrades to the Bruce Highway and aims to reduce the number of fatalities and serious injuries along one of Queensland’s most dangerous roads.
Leona Murphy, RACQ President.
We have been calling for a 10-year funding plan to improve the condition of the Bruce, particularly in rural sections that have two-star safety ratings.
These rural sections have an average ‘per kilometre travelled’ fatal or serious injury (FSI) crash rate three times higher than rural sections of the Pacific Highway in NSW and five times higher than the Hume Highway in Victoria.
But our advocacy doesn’t stop at the state level. As we look ahead to the 2025 Federal Election, we are expanding the ‘Fix the Bruce’ campaign, which you can learn more about on page 10.
Alongside this critical issue, Queenslanders also told us they want fairer fuel prices with ‘Give us a Fair Go on Fuel’ ranking as the second top election priority.
For many years, South East Queensland motorists have faced intolerable prices at the petrol bowser, with record high retail margins and unjustified price hikes.
Brisbane is consistently the most expensive capital city in Australia for fuel.
That’s why we have been calling for regulation around fuel prices, speaking with all sides of politics to secure a daily cap on fuel price increases.
Before I conclude, I'd like to remind everyone that with storm season already upon us, it's essential to ensure your homes and properties are prepared.
Queensland’s weather can be extremely unpredictable, and taking precautions can make all the difference in staying safe during severe events.
You can read about what steps you can take to be fully prepared here.
From our humble beginnings to becoming a valued part of the State’s identity, we are proud of our history and look forward to continuing to support, serve and advocate for Queenslanders.
