The Motor Accident Insurance Commission’s (MAIC) May 2026 quarterly newsletter and quarterly CTP scheme insights: Jan-Mar 2026 report is now available. Catch up on the latest developments and initiatives we’re undertaking to improve road safety and advance the Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance scheme in Queensland.
This quarter, MAIC is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with the University of the Sunshine Coast, committing to a further five years of funding for its road safety research collaboration. With 70 projects already completed, the program continues to build critical research capability focused on preventing road trauma on Queensland roads, with a particular emphasis on impaired driving.
We spotlight engagement activities including the Queensland University of Technology’s BlueShift 2026 high school business case competition. As major sponsor, MAIC heard from 19 finalist teams presenting innovative ideas to improve CTP awareness among 15–18-year-olds in regional and rural Queensland. Students also took part in interactive activities delivered in partnership with the Australian Road Safety Foundation, building awareness of driver distraction through hands-on experiences such as fatal vision goggles and reaction time testing.
We also share highlights from key partner events and collaborations. MAIC attended the RECOVER Injury Research Centre’s 2026 symposium, which brought together researchers, clinicians and industry partners to focus on improving outcomes after injury. Acting Insurance Commissioner Gaenor Walker presented on the future of research partnerships, reinforcing MAIC’s role as a key sponsor of RECOVER in collaboration with the University of Queensland.
At the Jamieson Trauma Institute’s annual showcase, attendees explored research focused on recovery after trauma and the challenges of delivering care in complex environments. MAIC is proud to support this important work in partnership with Metro North Hospital and Health Service.
We also highlight our partnership with the Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF), which recently held its annual grants and awards ceremony to acknowledge their newest grants recipients. MAIC is proud to fund two new research grants and two new scholarships for trauma management research in regional, rural and remote areas of Queensland.
This edition also includes updates to the rehabilitation standards for CTP insurers (effective 1 March 2026), aimed at strengthening support for claimants, and Acting Insurance Commissioner Gaenor Walker joined QUT Health’s Real Health panel series with the Jamieson Trauma Institute to explore ways to improve patient outcomes across the trauma journey.
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Thank you for your ongoing support as we work to improve Queensland’s CTP scheme and road safety outcomes.