Media releases

New maritime training initiative charts the course for seafarers The Albanese Government today launched the Maritime Skills and Training Initiative (MSTI), a new program that will provide access to sea time for up to 20 trainee and cadet seafarers. 

Albanese Government welcomes successful vote on Air T bid to acquire Rex The Albanese Government welcomes the announcement that the majority of creditors have voted in support of Air T’s bid to acquire Rex at the second meeting of creditors.

Let the shows begin; curtain raises on Burnie's new cultural precinct Doors have opened at Burnie’s new cultural precinct, following a $20.5 million revitalisation of the city’s arts institutions in the heart of the CBD.

Construction starts on George Town’s year-round indoor aquatic centre Construction has officially begun on the new George Town Indoor Aquatic, Health and Wellbeing Centre.

Building a better coast: Avoca Drive upgrade powers ahead The Minns and Albanese Labor Governments are building a better future for the Central Coast, with planning for the long-awaited upgrade of Avoca Drive in full swing and the first stage of the project now prioritised for delivery.

Contract signed to deliver Melton Line Upgrade The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments are getting on with delivering longer trains and improved journeys for passengers in Melbourne’s growing west, with the contract to deliver the Melton Line Upgrade now award

Australian Government supporting Air T’s bid to acquire Rex The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to support a successful sale of Rex.

Albanese Government invests $2.8 million for more homes close to Canberra Station Kingston is set to be transformed with new housing, transport links and community facilities, as the Albanese Government invests $2.8 million to make the Canberra Railway Station precinct housing-ready.

Contract awarded for Watson Street Interchange Upgrade The Albanese and Allan Labor governments are improving safety and easing congestion for motorists in Melbourne’s north, with the construction contract awarded for the Watson Street Interchange Upgrade in Wallan.

Big win for Hunter motorists: three southbound lanes now open on Hexham Straight Major traffic relief has arrived for Hunter motorists, with one of the region’s most frustrating bottlenecks taking a huge step forward, with three southbound lanes now open on Hexham Straight.

New EV and hybrid rules improve pedestrian safety From this month, all new-model electric, hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles entering the Australian market will be fitted with an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) as standard, in a welcome boost to pede

Tenders open for Tasman Highway Triabunna upgrades Tenders are now open for construction on the next stage of the Great Eastern Drive Tourism Support package.

One of Melbourne's longest rail tunnels nears completion The Albanese and Allan Labor governments are nearing completion on one of Melbourne’s longest rail tunnels, with major works wrapping up on the extension of the Hurstbridge Line tunnel between Grimshaw Street and Elder Street in Watsonia.

Major works on Surf Coast Highway Upgrade complete The Albanese and Allan Labor governments are making it safer and easier for people to travel through Grovedale, with major upgrade works now complete at a key intersection along the Surf Coast Highway.

Next stage for key road upgrades in Brisbane's north A major step forward in busting congestion in Brisbane’s north is underway, with a new contract awarded to deliver significant upgrades to the Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway.