Media releases

New EV and hybrid rules improve pedestrian safety From this month, all new-model electric, hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles entering the Australian market will be fitted with an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) as standard, in a welcome boost to pede

Big win for Hunter motorists: three southbound lanes now open on Hexham Straight Major traffic relief has arrived for Hunter motorists, with one of the region’s most frustrating bottlenecks taking a huge step forward, with three southbound lanes now open on Hexham Straight.

Contract awarded for Watson Street Interchange Upgrade The Albanese and Allan Labor governments are improving safety and easing congestion for motorists in Melbourne’s north, with the construction contract awarded for the Watson Street Interchange Upgrade in Wallan.

Tenders open for Tasman Highway Triabunna upgrades Tenders are now open for construction on the next stage of the Great Eastern Drive Tourism Support package.

One of Melbourne's longest rail tunnels nears completion The Albanese and Allan Labor governments are nearing completion on one of Melbourne’s longest rail tunnels, with major works wrapping up on the extension of the Hurstbridge Line tunnel between Grimshaw Street and Elder Street in Watsonia.

Next stage for key road upgrades in Brisbane's north A major step forward in busting congestion in Brisbane’s north is underway, with a new contract awarded to deliver significant upgrades to the Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway.

Major works on Surf Coast Highway Upgrade complete The Albanese and Allan Labor governments are making it safer and easier for people to travel through Grovedale, with major upgrade works now complete at a key intersection along the Surf Coast Highway.

Major upgrade begins on Kangaroo Island's Cape Willoughby Conservation Park Kangaroo Island’s Cape Willoughby Conservation Park, home to South Australia’s oldest operational lighthouse, will undergo a $5 million upgrade, enhancing the visitor experience at the popular site on the easternmost tip of the island.

Rest area upgrades to benefit heavy vehicle drivers on the Newell Highway Work to upgrade two rest areas on the Newell Highway south of Moree has begun, benefitting all road users, particularly heavy vehicle drivers travelling in the state’s north-west.

Touchdown at Western Sydney Airport Today, the first jet will land at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton), marking a major milestone in the Airport’s history. 

Productivity Commission inquiry into regional airfares Today the Albanese Government released the terms of reference for the Productivity Commission inquiry into key factors that determine regional airfares.

Designs released for Tasman Bridge pathway upgrades New designs have been released for upgrades to the Tasman Bridge’s pathways. The upgrades are part of the Australian and Tasmanian governments’ $130 million shared commitment to the Tasman Bridge Upgrade project.

Gateway to the North West's upgrade starting soon with construction contracts awarded for Richmond Road widening The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments have hit the go button on the next major road project for North Western Sydney, awarding contracts for design and construction for the $744 million upgrade of Richmond Road.

Contract awarded for Ballan Road intersection upgrade The Ballan Road intersection upgrade (in Melbourne's west) is progressing towards construction, with the contract for the project now awarded.

Funding for revitalised City Fringe West precinct in Adelaide The Albanese Government is investing over $1 million towards the planning of a new mixed-use precinct in Adelaide’s Thebarton and Torrensville.