Media releases

Statement on Rex Express Holdings Limited (Rex) The voluntary administrators for Regional Express Holdings Limited (Administrators Appointed) (Rex) will today announce their intention to apply to the Federal Court of Australia to extend the convening period of t

Starting bell rings on planning for $100 million in safety upgrades to the Bells Line of Road One of the most historic roads in New South Wales is set to receive a suite of upgrades, with the contract awarded to assess the road and develop strategic options for $100 million in safety improvements to the Bells Line of Road. 

Western Sydney International lands Air New Zealand Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) has landed its second international airline today, with Air New Zealand signalling its intent to operate services to the new airport.

Major construction wraps and terminal unveiled taking Western Sydney International closer to take-off Sydney’s new 24-hour airport is one step closer to welcoming its first passengers, with major construction works across Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) now complete and the state-of-the-art terminal formally unveiled

METRONET network elevated with major new rail lines officially open In another milestone for Perth's METRONET rail network, the new Thornlie-Cockburn Line and the elevated inner-section of the Armadale Line have been officially opened, giving communities in Perth's south-east world-class public transport and bette

Tunnel Boring Machines relaunch to construct Victoria’s longest road tunnels The Australian and Victorian Governments’ North East Link project continues to forge ahead with two massive Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) relaunching from Lower Plenty Road to continue their journey towards Bulleen. 

Roaring success for new Lion Creek Bridge on Rockhampton Ring Road Spanning more than 61 metres and using locally manufactured concrete decks, the Rockhampton Ring Road project’s new Lion Creek Bridge is complete and ready to use.

Progressing the preliminary airspace and flight paths for Western Sydney's new airport Today, I have authorised the preliminary airspace and flight paths for Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) to progress towards implementation, marking a critical milestone in the lead-up

A new era for Tasmania: Opening of the new Bridgewater Bridge The Albanese and Rockliff Governments are proud to mark a historic milestone for Tasmania, with the official opening of the new Bridgewater Bridge – the largest transport infrastructure project in the state’s history.

WACA ground improvements top out The iconic WACA Ground multi-million-dollar redevelopment has reached a major milestone with the completion of the highest structural point.

Wangaratta station officially opens as work on Inland Rail Beveridge to Albury Tranche 1 is complete The transformed Wangaratta railway station has been officially opened today, marking the completion of major works on Inland Rail’s Beveridge to Albury (B2A) Tranche 1 project.

Major works begin to create a non-stop South Road Main construction works are officially underway on the largest and most complex infrastructure project (at Adelaide) in South Australian history.

Raising curtain on concert hall refurbishment The historic Perth Concert Hall is one step closer to its transformation, with preliminary works commencing last month on the $150.3 million refurbishment. 

Reappointment as Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government I am honoured to be reappointed the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government in the second term Albanese Labor Government, and I thank the Prime Minister for his continued support. 

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.