Media releases

Stronger product safety standards for e-bikes The Albanese Government is continuing to crack down on the sale of unsafe e‑bikes to protect consumers and the community.

Works to start on Brisbane Valley Highway safety project Key intersection improvements are now underway to deliver safer and more efficient roads for Queenslanders as part of the Brisbane Valley Highway Upgrade Program.

Draft aviation disability standards released Clear disability standards for Australia’s aviation industry are closer to reality, with a consultation paper outlining draft standards released today.

Griffith Uni expands Gold Coast health technology footprint Manufacturing cell therapies for spinal injuries, malaria vaccine development and testing medical devices will be the cornerstone of Griffith University’s new Health and Advanced Technology Research and Innovation

Sod turn for Central Queensland University Cairns CBD Campus The new Central Queensland (CQ) University Cairns CBD campus is another step closer to reality, with representatives from the Australian Government and the university gathering today for a ceremonial sod turn at the Hartle

Procurement begins on Mona Vale Road West as improved design released The Mona Vale Road West upgrade (in Sydney's north) is taking a major step forward, with an updated design now being prepared following community and stakeholder feedback.

Central Arnhem Road set to be upgraded A 14-kilometre section of the Central Arnhem Road is set to be upgraded and sealed, improving access for remote communities and strengthening critical road infrastructure.

$50 million in funding open for active transport The next funding round of the Active Transport Fund is now open, for new or upgraded bicycle and walking pathways across Australia.

New National Convention and Entertainment Centre takes major step forward The Australian and ACT Governments’ commitment to deliver a new National Convention and Entertainment Centre has taken a major step forward, with a significant tender released to market.

Bridge works drive Rockhampton Ring Road project forward A major construction milestone has been reached on the Rockhampton Ring Road, with the first locally manufactured girders now arriving on site for the Capricorn Highway connector bridge.

Girder arrivals start shaping Youngs Crossing Bridge The much-anticipated upgrade of Youngs Crossing has reached a construction milestone, with the first of 83 pre-cast concrete girders now in place to support the new flood resilient bridge.

Infrastructure Australia CEO reappointed The Albanese Government has reappointed Mr Adam Copp as the Infrastructure Australia (IA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a further 3-year term. 

Preferred option identified for northbound Sheahan Bridge replacement A new bridge on the existing alignment has been identified as the preferred option for replacing the ageing northbound Sheahan Bridge (in southwest New South Wales), pending further design and environmental assessment.

Site preparations begin for Macquarie Point multipurpose stadium Preparatory works are now underway at the Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium, marking another major milestone in one of Tasmania’s largest and most significant infrastructure projects. 

Freight takes flight in Western Sydney A Qantas plane laden with AusPost parcels is set to be the first freight plane to take off from Western Sydney International Airport later tonight.