Government promises a pothole review after compensation claims rejected

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalOut of thousands of claims, a dismal 23 Victorian drivers have received compensation for pothole damage over the last two years.Updated August 12, 2026 — 5:31pm,first published 12:08pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:31Driver bashed with hammer in Facebook Marketplace deal gone wrongVideo icon0:21Police hunt burglars who held machete to resident's throatVideo icon1:30Man charged with murder after woman’s body found south of BrisbaneVideo icon2:07Trump sneaks onto alternate military plane after potential threatAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe