Australia's national road toll is rising sharply despite more speed camera fines being handed out than ever before, prompting fresh calls for a rethink of the nation's road safety strategy.

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According to the Australian Automobile Association (AAA), 1353 people died on the nation's roads in the 12 months to 31 August 2025 – the highest annual toll since 2010.

That figure is 4.3 per cent higher than the year prior, and a staggering 18.5 per cent increase since all state and territory governments signed the current National

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