Media releases

Boothenba Road intersection upgrade officially opened Significant safety improvements have been addressed with the official opening of the $8 million upgraded Boothenba Road intersection.

$2.6 million to fund 17 new Black Spot projects in Tasmania Funding under the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program will substantially improve 17 dangerous crash sites on Tasmanian roads in 2022–23.

Safety works complete at Swan Hill intersection Works have now been completed to improve safety at the Murray Valley Highway and Naretha Street intersection in Swan Hill.

Hobart Airport Interchange completed Construction of the $46.4 million Hobart Airport Interchange, a key part of the $350 million upgrade of the Tasman Highway into Hobart, has been completed.

Never compromise on road safety Every death on Australian roads is a tragedy.

Big plans for tiny species: New aquarium in the works for Antarctic krill research The Albanese Labor Government has today announced a new world-leading Antarctic krill aquarium and research facility will be built in Hobart.

Heavy vehicle rest areas initiative steering committee chair announced, and expressions of interest opened for drivers The Albanese Labor Government’s first Budget delivered an additional $80 million for new and upgraded heavy vehicle rest areas across the country, bringing dedicated heavy vehicle rest area funding up to $140 million over 10 years.

Over $18 million to improve heavy vehicle safety and productivity The trucking industry and all Australian road users will benefit from an Australian Government investment of over $18 million across nine new projects under the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP).

Smoother and safer journeys for motorists along Failford Road Mid North Coast motorists are experiencing smoother and safer journeys along Failford Road following the completion of a multi-million dollar upgrade.

Safety upgrade complete for Kennedy Highway A $37.5 million program of safety works on the Kennedy Highway between Mareeba and Atherton is now complete. The upgrade included installing wide centre line treatment, audio tactile line-marking, shoulder widening and safety barriers.

Submissions open for $4 million heavy vehicle safety grant program The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has opened submissions for Round 8 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI) to fund new projects to deliver a safer heavy vehicle industry.

World Day of Remembering Traffic Victims Every single death on Australian roads is a tragedy. 

Smooth sailing for Derwent ferries The Albanese Labor Government’s first Budget has delivered $20 million to extend ferry services to new parts of Hobart on the Derwent River.

More than $18 million for emerging aviation technology partnerships The Australian Government has partnered with industry to ensure the take-up of emerging aviation technology in Australia, with more than $18 million awarded for 12 projects under the first round of the Emerging Aviation

Wind of change at Bushy Park with road safety improvements underway Work has started on improvements to an intersection in Bushy Park that will improve safety and traffic flow. The almost $760,000 project was funded under the Australian Government’s Road Safety Program (the Program).