Thousands of motorcyclists join pothole rally outside Victorian parliament
Over 3,000 motorcyclists rallied outside the Victorian parliament to demand better road maintenance and pothole repairs. The protest follows the death of a 71-year-old rider, highlighting road safety as a major issue ahead of the state election.
Why it matters
The rally demonstrates how local infrastructure issues can become central themes in political campaigns and public discourse.
Concerns about potholes and road safety have become a key issue leading up to the Victorian election. ( ABC News )
More than 3,000 people attended the broken roads rally, which started at 11am outside Victoria's parliament.
The rally was held in the wake of the death of Peter "Tiki" Mason, who died while riding his motorbike on the Western Highway near Trawalla last month.
Road maintenance and the prevalence of potholes have become a key focus in the lead-up to the November state election.
Link copied Share Share article Thousands of motorcyclists descended on Victoria's parliament on Sunday to voice their concerns about safety issues stemming from the state of the road network, with a focus on potholes.
Chants of "fix the roads" could be heard alongside the roar of motorbikes outside state parliament as more than 3,000 attendees joined the rally, which began at 11am.
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