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Fury over plan to slow the bush to a crawl

The Federal Government is considering cutting the default 100km/h limit on unsigned rural roads to as low as 70km/h. Picture: File
Peter Bannan

THE Federal Government’s plan to slash country road speed limits has sparked a furious backlash from regional councils and MPs who say the move will choke productivity, hurt families and do nothing to fix Australia’s crumbling roads. Under a proposal quietly released for public consultation, the government is considering cutting the default 100km/h limit on […]

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