All signs lead to a lasting legacy in Western Queensland

• The Queensland Government will honour former Minister for Transport and Main Roads and long-serving Member for Gregory, Vaughan Johnson OAM, with dedicated road signage in Western Queensland.

• A 115-kilometre section of Cramsie–Muttaburra Road will be signed as Vaughan Johnson Way, recognising his contribution to regional transport infrastructure.

• The signage will form part of the existing 266-kilometre Muttaburrasaurus Byway, supporting regional tourism while celebrating Mr Johnson's lasting legacy.

  
  

The Queensland Government will honour the legacy of former Minister for Transport and Main Roads and long-serving Member for Gregory, Vaughan Johnson OAM with the installation of Vaughan Johnson Way signage along a 115-kilometre section of Cramsie–Muttaburra Road.

Widely regarded as a champion of regional communities, the recognition honours Mr Johnson's decades of service to regional Queensland and his enduring advocacy for improved transport networks across the state's west.

The signage will be incorporated into the existing 266-kilometre Muttaburrasaurus Byway tourist drive, which links Longreach, Muttaburra, Aramac and Barcaldine.

The route provides an essential link for freight operators, residents and visitors while supporting tourism and economic opportunities across Central West Queensland.

Mr Johnson served as the Member for Gregory from 1989 to 2015 and as Queensland's Minister for Transport and Main Roads from 1996 to 1998. Throughout his public life, he was a passionate advocate for stronger transport connections that supported regional communities, industry and economic development.

Member for Gregory Sean Dillon said the renaming of this portion of the route follows ongoing local advocacy seeking formal recognition of Mr Johnson's contribution to the region.

“The installation of Vaughan Johnson Way signage will ensure future generations can recognise and remember Mr Johnson's lasting contribution to rural and regional Queensland and the transport networks that continue to connect communities across the state's west,” Mr Dillon said.

“It is a fitting accolade that such an important local link should be named in his honour.

“Vaughan had an unwavering commitment to ensuring Western Queensland had a strong voice in Brisbane, fighting for better roads, transport links, drought relief measures and support for the agricultural sector.

“While it’s a shame he has received this honour posthumously, the legacy left by him will endure long beyond his lifetime and the impact of his work will be felt for many years to come.”

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Fast facts

• Vaughan Johnson OAM served as Member for Gregory from 1989 to 2015, representing one of Queensland's largest electorates.

• He served as Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads from 1996 to 1998.

• He was widely recognised as a champion of regional Queensland and a passionate advocate for rural and remote communities.

• Vaughan Johnson Way signage will apply to a 115-kilometre section of the Cramsie-Muttaburra Road.

• The route forms part of the Muttaburrasaurus Byway tourist drive linking Longreach, Muttaburra, Aramac and Barcaldine.