Acusensus Secures A$4.3 Million Queensland Contract Extension
Acusensus has won a A$4.3 million contract extension with Queensland’s Department of Transport and Main Roads for its mobile phone and seatbelt detection technology, extending service through November 2027.
- Queensland extends mobile phone and seatbelt enforcement contract
- Contract value uplift of approximately A$4.3 million
- Service term now aligned to 30 November 2027
- Program expanded twice since initial 2021 deployment
- Second expansion rollout to complete in Q1 FY27
Queensland Department of Transport Extends Acusensus Contract
Acusensus Limited (ASX:ACE) has secured a significant extension to its enforcement technology contract with Queensland’s Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR). The government agency has exercised the first of two twelve-month extension options on the initial tranche of mobile phone and seatbelt detection services, pushing the contract’s end date to 30 November 2027. This extension adds approximately A$4.3 million in incremental contract value, excluding GST.
Expanding Footprint with Proven Road Safety Impact
Originally deployed in 2021, Acusensus’ technology detects illegal mobile phone use and seatbelt non-compliance through fixed sites and trailer units, providing prosecutable evidence to support enforcement efforts. The program has already undergone two expansions, announced in August 2023 and December 2024, with the latest rollout nearly doubling the number of trailer units. The final tranche of this second expansion is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of FY27, with each unit operating under a five-year term from deployment.
Data Supports Significant Reduction in Road Fatalities
Acusensus founder and managing director Alexander Jannink highlighted the contract extension as a testament to the value of the partnership with TMR. He noted that Queensland was the first jurisdiction globally to implement automated seatbelt compliance enforcement, and the data shows a marked decrease in unrestrained fatalities on Queensland roads. The program is estimated to prevent around 15 fatalities annually, underlining its role in reducing road trauma.
Strategic Importance Amid Broader Growth
This contract extension complements Acusensus’ broader growth trajectory, which includes recent expansions and contract extensions in other Australian states. Notably, the company secured a $16 million extension on its NSW mobile speed camera contract earlier this year, reinforcing its position as a leading provider of AI-driven road safety enforcement technology across multiple jurisdictions. The Queensland extension thus adds to a growing portfolio of government partnerships leveraging Acusensus’ technology to improve road safety outcomes.
Bottom Line?
The Queensland contract extension strengthens Acusensus’ recurring revenue base and affirms the effectiveness of its enforcement technology in reducing road fatalities.
Questions in the middle?
- Will the second twelve-month extension option for Queensland be exercised?
- How will the rollout of the second expansion tranche impact Acusensus’ FY27 revenue?
- What are the prospects for further contract expansions in other Australian states?
