AARBAA Australia
International Chapter - Canberra
Regional Leadership
Trevor Henderson
Australian Regional Director
Leading AARBAA's advocacy efforts across Australia, coordinating 28 regional chapters and representing the interests of 5,890 members.
Member Rating
Voices from Australia
Sydney's cycle lanes have made getting to work an absolute nightmare. Finally, AARBAA is standing up for the millions of us who rely on our cars.
Karen Mitchell
Sydney
Melbourne's obsession with bike lanes is killing our businesses. AARBAA helped us fight back and restore customer parking.
Tony Stavropoulos
Melbourne
The lycra brigade has had free reign for too long. AARBAA is bringing some common sense back to Queensland roads.
Bruce Williamson
Brisbane
Latest from Australia
AARBAA Australia Challenges NSW Minimum Passing Distance Laws
Our legal team is preparing a comprehensive challenge to the state's 1-meter passing distance law, which we argue unfairly restricts motorists on narrow rural roads and creates dangerous passing situations.
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Upcoming Events
Sydney Harbour Tunnel Access Rally
Peaceful rally opposing proposals to add cycle lanes to the Sydney Harbour Bridge approach, which would remove vehicle lanes on one of Sydney's most critical traffic corridors.
Melbourne Transport Policy Forum
An evening with transport policy experts examining the real costs and benefits of Melbourne's cycling infrastructure investments. Featuring guest speaker Prof. James Richardson from Monash University.
Brisbane Chapter AGM
Annual general meeting of AARBAA Queensland. Election of chapter executives, review of 2025 achievements, and planning for 2026 advocacy priorities.
Perth Road Safety Community Forum
Community forum discussing road safety on Western Australia's highways, with focus on cyclist behavior on rural roads and enforcement of existing regulations.
Our Victories in Australia
Parramatta Road Bike Lane Rejection
Successfully campaigned against Sydney's plan to install bike lanes on Parramatta Road, one of the city's busiest arterials. Council voted 7-4 to reject the proposal after our 6-month advocacy effort.
Preserved 4 lanes of vehicle capacity on critical 27km arterial route
Queensland Rural Roads Cycling Restrictions
Worked with Queensland Transport to implement 'No Cycling' restrictions on 15 particularly dangerous rural roads where narrow shoulders and high speeds create unsafe conditions.
Improved safety on 340km of rural highways; alternative routes provided
Melbourne CBD Parking Minimum Restoration
After the City of Melbourne eliminated parking minimums for new developments, we partnered with business groups to restore requirements. Council reversed the policy in 2024.
Restored parking requirements for new commercial and residential developments
AUD $34M Road Maintenance Funding
Advocated successfully for state and federal funding prioritization of road maintenance over new cycling infrastructure in the NSW 2024-25 budget.
AUD $34M allocated to road resurfacing and pothole repairs
Adelaide Bike Lane Usage Audit
Secured independent audit of Adelaide's city bike lanes showing 68% of lanes below usage projections. Results led to policy review and suspension of planned expansions.
Suspended 12km of planned bike lane expansions pending review
Infrastructure Issues We're Addressing
Sydney's Oxford Street Bike Lane Disaster
The removal of a traffic lane on Oxford Street to install bike lanes has created gridlock on one of Sydney's key east-west corridors. Journey times have increased by up to 35 minutes during peak hours.
Sydney, Paddington, Bondi Junction
Remove the bike lanes and restore full vehicle capacity. Relocate cycling facilities to parallel streets like South Dowling Street or Flinders Street that have lower traffic volumes.
Melbourne's Bourke Street Cycling Conflicts
The mixed pedestrian-cyclist mall on Bourke Street has created dangerous conflicts and multiple injuries. Emergency vehicle access is severely compromised.
Melbourne
Separate cycling from pedestrian traffic with dedicated paths and clear markings. Restore limited vehicle access for emergency services and deliveries with designated times.
Brisbane River Loop Bike Path Vehicle Exclusion
The expanded bike path network along the Brisbane River has eliminated vehicle access to popular riverside parks and recreational areas, forcing families to park 1-2km away.
Brisbane, Toowong, West End
Create designated vehicle access points every 500 meters with small parking areas to maintain recreational access while preserving cycle path continuity.
Perth City Link Cycling Priority Chaos
The Perth City Link design prioritized cycling over vehicle traffic, creating confusing intersection designs that have led to a 47% increase in minor vehicle collisions.
Perth, Northbridge
Redesign intersections with clear priority signaling. Consider grade separation at high-conflict points. Improve signage and road markings to reduce confusion.
Australia Road Safety Data
39
Cycling Fatalities (2024)
+18% from 2023Infrastructure Miles
AU$ 34.0M
Road Funding Secured
Fiscal Year 2025Photo Gallery
Oxford Street Gridlock
Peak hour congestion on Oxford Street after bike lane installation removed vehicle capacity - Sydney, 2025
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Peak hour congestion on Oxford Street after bike lane installation removed vehicle capacity - Sydney, 2025
Melbourne Transport Forum
Standing room only at our Melbourne transport policy forum with over 300 attendees - Melbourne, 2025
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Standing room only at our Melbourne transport policy forum with over 300 attendees - Melbourne, 2025
Brisbane Bike Lane Rejection
Members celebrate after council voted down the proposed bike lane expansion on Coronation Drive - Brisbane, 2025
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Members celebrate after council voted down the proposed bike lane expansion on Coronation Drive - Brisbane, 2025
Rural Road Safety Concern
Weekend cyclists riding three-abreast on narrow rural highway - typical situation we're working to address - NSW, 2024
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Weekend cyclists riding three-abreast on narrow rural highway - typical situation we're working to address - NSW, 2024
Join AARBAA Australia
Be part of our growing movement of 5,890 members across 28 chapters in Australia. Together, we're advocating for balanced transportation policy and motorists' rights.
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