Media releases

Standing up for seafarers The Albanese Government is continuing its work to ensure Australian workers earn more and keep more of what they earn, with $2.7 million committed to better protect seafarers from wage theft.

Melbourne Airport third runway I have approved the major development plan for the construction of a third runway at Melbourne Airport.

Government names commissioners to lead Infrastructure Australia The Albanese Government has appointed Mr Tim Reardon, Ms Clare Gardiner-Barnes and Dr Gillian Miles as the Commissioners of Infrastructure Australia for five-year terms. 

New Epping Bridge to ease long-term pinch point with extra lanes Northern Sydney commuters will soon save 40 minutes per week commute time, with designs unveiled today for the new seven-lane Epping Bridge. 

Supporting the productivity of heavy vehicles Regulations setting mass limits under the Heavy Vehicle National Law have now been amended to allow heavy vehicles to meet the latest international standards.

Vessels sought for maritime strategic fleet pilot The Albanese Government is seeking vessels to participate in Australia’s Strategic Fleet Pilot, today releasing a request for tender.

Applications open for Albanese Government's regional funding program Applications are now open for community infrastructure projects to seek funding under the second round of the Albanese Government’s $600 million Growing Regions Program. 

Major work starts on Singleton bypass

Victorian guide dogs campus gets exciting upgrade The redeveloped Guide Dogs Victoria campus in the eastern Melbourne suburb of Kew is officially opened, providing a world-class active training and education centre of excellence.

Malaga bus depot to receive major EV upgrades Western Australia's electric bus program is surging ahead, with contracts awarded to retrofit Perth's Malaga bus depot with EV infrastructure.

Big build in full swing on second M1 The Australian and Queensland governments have been making strides on the Coomera Connector (between Brisbane and the Gold Coast), with major construction milestones delivered across all three packages of the project.

Construction of iconic Fremantle traffic bridge underway One of the biggest infrastructure projects ever delivered in Fremantle is now underway, with construction of a new traffic bridge to service the port city. 

Upgrades to improve safety and resilience on Kuranda Range Road The Albanese and the Miles governments have developed a strategy to improve safety on the Kennedy Highway between Smithfield and Kuranda (northwest of Cairns), known locally as Kuranda Range Road.

New freight transfer hub to help future-proof WA's supply chain The number of truck journeys will be cut and congestion eased with the opening of a new $25 million freight transfer terminal in Kenwick.

Mulgrave Gallery officially opens as part of Cairns Festival celebrations Mulgrave Gallery, the latest addition to the Cairns Gallery Precinct, will feature a First Nations focused program and activations following the official opening on Tuesday 27 August, coinciding with this year’s Cairns F