Media releases

Fuelling the future: $1.1 billion to power cleaner Aussie fuel production The Albanese Government is investing $1.1 billion to help unlock the vast economic opportunities on offer from low carbon liquid fuels.

Early completion for Pakenham Roads Upgrade The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments are set to deliver a $415.7 million investment in Pakenham nine months ahead of schedule – which will slash congestion and improve safety across Melbourne’s growing south eastern suburbs. 

Major milestone for UTAS Stadium redevelopment as main works commence Main works have begun on the $130 million redevelopment of UTAS Stadium in Launceston.

Narrabri to Moree Newell Highway upgrade complete with new rest area for truckies From today, the north-west region’s largest heavy vehicle rest area is open thanks to investment from the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments. 

Boarding call for comments on aviation consumer protections The Australian Government is asking for passengers to have their say on the design of new aviation consumer protections. 

The magnificent seven: Plan for widening of the seven key road arteries in Sydney’s expanding south west revealed Seven major road corridors in Sydney’s rapidly growing south-west have been identified for future upgrades under a $65 million joint planning initiative by the Australian and New South Wales governments.

First traffic to cross the new Beams Road rail overpass The removal of the Beams Road rail level crossing is becoming a reality, with the first traffic switching onto the new Beams Road overpass today.

Board Chair of Western Sydney Airport reappointed The Albanese Government has reappointed Mr Paul O’Sullivan as the Chair of the WSA Co Limited (WSA) Board for a two-year term.

Multiple upgrades completed on The Bogan Way A series of major upgrades to The Bogan Way are complete, transforming more than 25 kilometres of this vital regional freight route and significantly improving safety and access across the Parkes Shire.

Integration of Bruce Highway with Mackay Ring Road complete The Mackay Ring Road to Bald Hill Road Connection project has now been completed, ensuring that transport infrastructure along the north Queensland coastal region is better integrated and supporting safer road journeys.

New National Freight Strategy and Action Plan The Albanese Government has today released the refreshed National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy and new National Action Plan. 

Intergovernmental funding agreement signed The Australian and Queensland Governments have today signed the Intergovernmental Agreement that will guide how both Governments collaborate on delivering the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

Improving flood resilience on the Bruce in FNQ Works have started to improve flooding and inundation issues on the western side of the Bruce Highway between Dallachy Road and south of Dean Road in Tully.

New Gippsland Line timetable delivers more services, more often Passengers on the Gippsland Line will soon enjoy more travel options than ever before as a major upgrade to the line reaches completion. 

Rest area funding delivers for regional truckie safety The Albanese Government is investing in our truckies’ safety by funding another four essential projects through the Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (HVRA) initiative.