Media releases

Albanese Labor Government invests $114 million to improve road connections to the New Richmond Bridge The Albanese Labor Government is announcing a further $114 million investment to improve safety and efficiency for users of key roads around the New Richmond Bridge.

Toll-free 14 kilometres of M12 motorway surface now complete The toll-free M12 Motorway has passed a major construction milestone with 14 kilometres of the road now complete, on time and on budget and ready to provide direct access to Western Sydney Airport once open in 2026.

Making tracks towards world-class Metro services to Western Sydney International Airport The first tracks have been laid on the Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport line, the public transport spine linking the new airport and the fast-growing area around it. 

Opening date set for Thornlie-Cockburn Link and inner Armadale Line elevated rail stations The new Thornlie-Cockburn Link will open on Monday, June 9, marking the latest major milestone in METRONET's transformation of Perth.

Housing boost for Northern Territory The Albanese Labor Government is building Australia’s future, giving the green light for essential infrastructure to support up to 400 new homes across the Northern Territory.

Funding a safer Springs Road East in Mount Barker The Albanese Government is continuing to improve road safety on regional and remote roads, delivering funding towards the over $11 million Springs Road East upgrade in the Mount Barker district. 

New appointments to the Australian Rail Track Corporation and National Intermodal Corporation The Australian Government has today announced a number of appointments to both the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) and the National Intermodal Corporation (National Intermodal) boards. 

$690 million for critical road projects in South Australia The Albanese Labor Government is building Australia’s future, and investing in the transport infrastructure that South Australians need.  

Investing in roads and rail to build Australia's future The Albanese Labor Government is Building Australia’s future, investing in the transport infrastructure we need to support a growing nation.

$258 million for critical Northern Territory highways The Albanese Government is building the Northern Territory’s future, today announcing a $200 million investment to upgrade the Stuart Highway.

$50 million for further upgrades to Monaro Highway The Albanese Labor Government is building Australia’s future, investing in the transport infrastructure Canberrans need to support a growing city. 

Investing in Melbourne's booming north The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments are building Victoria’s future, backing an upgrade to the Donnybrook Road and Mitchell Street intersection to cut congestion and improve safety in Melbourne’s growing north.

$27 million for safer, smoother Ridgley Highway The Albanese Labor Government is building Australia’s future, investing in the transport infrastructure Tasmanians need to support a growing state. 

$25 million to drive the next stage of Barton Highway The Albanese Labor Government is Building Australia’s Future, investing an additional $25 million to plan future upgrades along the Barton Highway corridor. 

Sydney's future rail and road connections to be mapped out for funding from Albanese Government The Albanese Government is building on its recent $1 billion investment to protect the corridor for the South West Sydney Rail Extension by investing $32.5 million to map out other road and rail corridors across th