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Big Cars, Bad Drivers: Why Are More Australians Dying on the Road?

Australia's road death figures have grown, despite a national goal of halving the toll by 2030. Source: Getty / 4FR/iStockphoto
Australia's road death figures have grown, despite a national goal of halving the toll by 2030. Source: Getty / 4FR/iStockphoto

Statistics indicate that Australians are purchasing larger vehicles than ever before. Concurrently, the number of fatalities from road accidents has surged to an all-time high. Kulasegaram Sanchayan explores the background of this alarming trend.


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Statistics indicate that Australians are purchasing larger vehicles than ever before. Concurrently, the number of fatalities from road accidents has surged to an all-time high. Kulasegaram Sanchayan explores the background of this alarming trend.



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