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Thursday, 14 Aug 2025

8:30AM - 6:30PM

Fraser's State Reception Centre, Kings Park
60 Fraser Ave, Kings Park WA 6005

Local Government Attendee - $100

Secure your spot for WALGA’s Transport and Roads Forum 2025

Brought to you by WALGA in partnership with Main Roads WA, we are excited to announce the premier transport and roads event for Local Government is making a return for 2025.

Local Government employees and Elected Members, don’t miss WALGA’s Transport and Roads Forum, taking place on Thursday, 14 August.

Delegates will hear from highly regarded speakers and experts including:

Hon Rita Saffioti MLA - Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Sport and Recreation
Peter Woronzow - Director General, WA Department of Transport
Michael Caltabiano - Chief Executive Officer, National Transport Research Organisation
Paul Durdin - Technical Director, Executive Director, Abley

Join us for a day of thought-provoking sessions, knowledge sharing, robust discussions and networking as we bring together the best of the best across all facets of transport, roads and Local Government.

This year’s theme ‘From Vision to Action’ focuses on:

Road Safety
Sustainability
Active Transport
Asset Management

The Forum will conclude with a networking sundowner from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.

View the program

Hon Rita Saffioti MLA

Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Sport and Recreation

Hon Rita Saffioti MLA has held the Transport portfolio since March 2017, overseeing the return of railcar manufacturing to WA, securing critical funding from the Australian Government to upgrade regional roads, and delivering the State’s flagship METRONET project.

Peter Woronzow

Director General, WA Department of Transport

Peter Woronzow is responsible for setting the strategic direction for transport in Western Australia, shaping the development of all major integrated transport plans, and leading implementation of some of the State’s most transformational capital projects.

Michael Caltabiano

Chief Executive Officer, National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO)

Michael’s extensive experience spans across the construction sector, flexible pavement and bituminous surfacing industry and Government. He focuses on creating knowledge for tomorrow’s transport challenges and driving innovation to deliver a sustainable, smart, safe and connected future.

Paul Durdin

Technical Director, Executive Director, Abley

Paul is a road safety expert and a leading provider of industry guidance and best practice research for Austroads. His primary goal is to help transport agencies develop practical strategies and plans to transition existing road networks to a safe system through infrastructure and speed management.

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