Media releases

Albanese Government supports continued operation of Rex The Albanese Government is ensuring Rex Airlines regional services will continue, supporting the administrators on next steps.

Two new major road projects locked in for Melbourne's west The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments are delivering two vital road upgrades that will cut congestion, improve travel times and boost safety in Melbourne’s growing west. 

Supporting Footscray to thrive The Albanese Government is supporting arts in Melbourne’s inner west, providing $5 million to revitalise Footscray CBD and establish it as a cultural precinct.

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Prospect highway upgrade opens up new lanes to end long-term traffic squeeze Western Sydney communities are free of a notorious traffic bottleneck with the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments officially opening the upgraded Prospect Highway today.

Albanese Government strengthening communities in regional Victoria The Albanese Government is supporting Victoria’s regions to thrive by investing over $25 million in community infrastructure that will improve the lives of locals.

Albanese Government delivering 25,000 more homes across New South Wales The Albanese Labor Government is building Australia’s future and boosting New South Wales’ housing supply by investing more than $182 million in critical infrastructure that will unlock more than 25,000 new homes across the state.

Building Australia's future in Sydney's West The Albanese Government is building Australia’s future in Sydney’s West by delivering $580 million to support flood resilience and housing growth in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley and surrounds.

New Future Industries Facility for Newcastle A $20.7 million investment for the Future Industries Facility in Newcastle will further establish the city as a hub for innovation.

$1 billion to build critical Western Sydney infrastructure Today the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are taking another important step in building Australia’s future, announcing $1 billion to better connect Western Sydney to the world.

Freight route upgrades continue with work on nine Tasmanian bridges Nine Tasmanian bridges are undergoing strengthening works, while tenders have opened to strengthen a further 12 bridges in 2025 as part of a $100 million upgrade of Tasmania’s freight routes.

The Albanese Labor Government investing in Bendigo The Albanese Labor Government is building Australia’s future today announcing over $20 million to boost housing and community infrastructure in the Bendigo region.

The Albanese Government is turbocharging housing in Victoria The Albanese Government is boosting Victoria’s housing supply by investing in critical infrastructure that will unlock up to 3,149 more homes across the state.

Flinders Island Airport set to fly high The Albanese Government will invest $2.68 million to revitalise the Flinders Island Airport and ensure the continuation of reliable air services to this regional community.

Albanese Government delivering Devonport's living city The Albanese Labor Government is building Australia’s future, today announcing over $6 million to improve the everyday lives of North West Tasmanians.