Media releases

Building Australia's fuel security with strategic fuel reserves and low carbon liquid fuels The Albanese Government's $14.8 billion Fuel Security and Resilience Package will protect Australians from global fuel shocks, put downward pressure on costs and accelerate the transition to our own home-grown, sovereign fuels.

Stronger bridge connections in Victoria's south-west The Albanese and Carroll Labor governments have strengthened three bridges on the Princes Highway West – so they can meet the demands of modern traffic volumes and support key industries.

Tunnellers' visions to shape Australia's High-Speed Rail Some of Australia’s most experienced, world-class tunnelling and construction experts have been appointed to work on the detailed planning of Australia’s High Speed Rail.

T2D tunnelling history The Albanese and Malinauskas Labor Governments’ $15.4 billion River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project is set to achieve a major milestone in the coming days, with all three of its large-scale Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) to be operational

West Tamar Highway duplication complete Works to duplicate the West Tamar Highway in Legana are now complete, delivering safer and more efficient travel for motorists in Northern Tasmania. 

Plenty more road now sealed on the Plenty Highway A further 27-kilometre section of the Plenty Highway in central Australia has been sealed, improving access for remote communities and strengthening critical road infrastructure.

Kingsford Smith 2045 Master Plan approved The Master Plan 2045 for Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport has been approved, recognising the airport’s ongoing role as a critical domestic and international gateway to Australia’s largest city.

Consortium to progress planning for key freight rail upgrades to support Westport Planning and preparatory work for key freight rail upgrades and a new grade separation in Perth's south is underway to support the future Westport container terminal in Kwinana.

Works underway on vital defence precinct upgrades Vital transport infrastructure upgrades to accommodate the increased activity being driven by South Australia’s burgeoning defence industry have now commenced.

Rail Safety Week issues reminder to not risk the rails This year the message for Rail Safety Week is simple: don’t risk the rails. Held between 10-16 August this year, Rail Safety Week reminds and encourages safe behaviours on and around our rail networks.

Vietjet next to land at Western Sydney International Airport Direct flights from Western Sydney to South East Asia are on the way, with Vietjet signing on to fly from the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI). 

Meeting with Airservices The delays and disruptions we have seen at Sydney Airport over the last three days have been unacceptable and have caused significant disruption to passengers, staff and airlines. 

New Fremantle Traffic Bridge to open before end of the year The Albanese and Cook Labor Governments have today confirmed construction of the new Fremantle Traffic Bridge is progressing ahead of schedule, with the project on track to fully open to road users later this year.

Doors opening: first tram departs Burleigh From 6am on Sunday morning, the first passengers will board a tram service from Burleigh Heads, marking a major transport milestone for the Gold Coast. 

Works to start on Brisbane Valley Highway safety project Key intersection improvements are now underway to deliver safer and more efficient roads for Queenslanders as part of the Brisbane Valley Highway Upgrade Program.