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Robertson Electorate: Woy Woy Road

House of Representatives · Tuesday 4 November 2025

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At a glance

Gordon Reid raised issues regarding road safety on Woy Woy Road, citing increased traffic volumes and recent fatalities. He announced a petition to urge government action and highlighted community requests for police patrols and speed cameras. Reid also detailed federal funding commitments for various Central Coast infrastructure projects, including the Avoca Drive upgrade and the Central Coast Roads Package. The debate concluded with a call for community support for the petition to demonstrate urgency to all levels of government.

Outcome

The member concluded by encouraging residents to sign the petition to fix Woy Woy Road.

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How the debate unfolded

Opened the debate

Gordon Reid (Robertson) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

Reid argued that Woy Woy Road required urgent safety improvements due to rising traffic volumes and crash rates, including fatalities. Reid stated that he had launched a petition to gather community signatures and demonstrate concern to local, state, and federal authorities. Reid commended Tara Dibben for her advocacy following the death of her son, Joshua, on the road in 2023. Reid noted that the community had requested increased police patrols and the installation of speed cameras as deterrents to dangerous driving.