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Submission Opportunity

Tasmanian Government (AUS) 20-Year Preventative Health Strategy

The Tasmanian Department of Health is inviting public feedback to shape its 20-Year Preventive Health Strategy, aiming to address the root causes of health issues and promote a healthier Tasmania over the next two decades.

A 20-Year Preventive Health Strategy is crucial for Tasmania to address the growing burden of chronic conditions by tackling their root causes, such as socio-economic challenges and access to healthy living environments. This approach aims to prevent illness, reduce healthcare pressures, and improve long-term health outcomes, fostering a healthier, stronger community and economy.

The ACRS is interested writing a submission in response to the 20-Year Preventive Health Strategy. Members wishing to contribute to an ACRS submission are invited to email Dr Ingrid Johnston at ingrid.johnston@acrs.org.au no later than Sunday 11 May 2025.

Individual submissions close Sunday 25 May 2025

Submissions Recently Completed

ACRS Submission Australian Government 2025-26 Pre-Budget Submission

The ACRS recently made a submission to the Australian Government, Treasury, Budget Policy Division. This followed calls from the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services for individuals, businesses and community groups to provide their views regarding priorities for the 2025-26 Budget.

The ACRS submission outlines key recommendations and investments needed to address Australia’s growing road safety crisis, considering:

  • Road trauma costs Australia an estimated $30 billion annually.
  • In 2024, road fatalities reached 1,300, marking the fourth consecutive year of increases.
  • ACRS supports a shift towards targeted funding and strategic investment to reduce fatalities and serious injuries, in line with the National Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030.

 The ACRS submission made the following recommendations:

National Road Safety Funding:

  • Allocate $5 billion annually for comprehensive road safety initiatives.
  • Conduct a Parliamentary Budget Office analysis to determine the necessary investment to meet national road safety targets.

Capacity Building (Total $5.348 million over four years):

  • Local Government: $537,000 per year to enhance the capacity of 537 councils responsible for 75% of Australia’s road network.
  • Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs): $200,000 annually for mentorship programs and networking tours to support international road safety efforts.
  • Road Safety Research Clearinghouse: $250,000 annually to create a national repository of evidence-based road safety research.
  • Professional Development: $350,000 per year to establish certification, maintain the Journal of Road Safety, and support emerging researchers, particularly from First Nations and LMIC communities.
  •  Read the ACRS submission here

Urgent investment is necessary to reverse worsening trends in road trauma. The ACRS emphasises that strategic, evidence-based funding will save lives and reduce economic burdens on Australia.