Media releases

Northern Adelaide intersection fix to support new housing A notorious intersection in Adelaide’s northern suburbs will be fixed, thanks to a partnership between the Australian and South Australian governments.

Government welcomes extension of Rex administration until 30 June 2025 I welcome the decision by the Federal Court to agree to extend the convening period for the Rex (Airlines) voluntary administration to 30 June 2025. 

Sydney Airport slots reforms pass the House The Albanese Government is building a more competitive aviation industry, with legislation passing the House of Representatives to reform Sydney Airport’s slot management system. 

Ensuring a fairer, more competitive Sydney Airport The Albanese Government is building a more competitive aviation sector, with a bill before parliament this week to further reform the allocation of slots at Sydney Airport. 

Matchday facilities upgrades commenced at UTAS Stadium Construction is now underway on the University of Tasmania (UTAS) Stadium redevelopment in Launceston with work on the matchday facility upgrades commencing this week.

ANAO finds Growing Regions Program follows rules The Government welcomes the Australian National Audit Office’s report into the implementation and award of funding in the Growing Regions Program, which found the program was largely effective. 

Causeway pedestrian bridges set for December opening Perth's new pedestrian and cyclist bridges will open just days before Christmas on Sunday, 22 December, with a community and family-friendly evening event to celebrate the opening.

Improving access to critical road safety data The Albanese Government is increasing the road safety data collected in order to better inform responses to road trauma and the concerning increase in road deaths.

Major rail upgrade supports north-west NSW grain industry The Australian Rail Track Corporation has completed the Narrabri to Turrawan Line Upgrade just in time for what’s anticipated to be one of the largest grain harvests for farmers in north-west New South Wales.

Australian Government thanks outgoing NHVR CEO The Australian Government thanks outgoing National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) CEO Sal Petroccitto OAM for his leadership and dedication to the role.

Albanese Government backs regional aviation The Albanese Government continues to support critical regional aviation services, today announcing it will provide financing of up to $80 million to keep Rex’s regional routes running during an extension of th

New measures to shine a light on temporary coastal trading licences The Australian Government is increasing the transparency of temporary coastal trading licensing decisions, an important step in supporting a viable domestic shipping industry. 

Environmental Impact Statement for preliminary WSI flight paths released The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport’s (WSI) preliminary flight paths has been released today. 

New Brooking Channel Bridge to open to traffic on 13 November The new Brooking Channel Bridge in Western Australia's Kimberley Region will open to traffic on Wednesday, 13 November.

Football returns to West Lakes with construction of SANFL talent facility Construction has begun on a new $25.3 million South Australian National Football League (SANFL) facility at West Lakes that will nurture the next generation of South Australian football talent.