The Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC) has committed to a further five years of funding for its Road Safety Research Collaboration (RSRC) with the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC).
The collaboration focuses on building expertise and leading research aimed at preventing road trauma on Queensland roads. Under the current funding agreement, 70 research projects have been completed, reflecting MAIC’s investment in evidence-based road safety outcomes.
Through close partnerships with the Department of Transport and Main Roads and the Queensland Police Service, the collaboration ensures research findings are translated into real-world policy and practice.
From 1 September, the renewed funding agreement will support the RSRC to continue as a leading road safety research centre, with a strong focus on impaired driving.
Acting Insurance Commissioner Gaenor Walker said the new agreement would also ensure UniSC continues to play a vital role in the wider Queensland Road Safety Research Collaboration established by MAIC in 2025, alongside similar collaborations at QUT and Griffith University.
“A reduction in crashes on Queensland roads will also reduce future claims frequency and costs within the Queensland Compulsory Third Party insurance scheme,” Ms Walker said.
MAIC’s continued investment highlights its commitment to supporting research that delivers practical, real-world outcomes and contributes to safer roads.
For more information, visit the MAIC/UniSC Road Safety Research Collaboration page.