Media releases

Leadership appointments to support civil aviation safety I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Greg Hughes to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Board and the re-appointment of Ms Pip Spence as CEO.

More funding to upgrade Donnybrook Road Drivers in Melbourne’s outer north will soon benefit from safer and more reliable journeys thanks to $45 million in additional funding from the Albanese and Allan Labor Governments.

Investing in transport and infrastructure to keep our communities connected The Albanese Labor Government’s 2026-27 Budget investment builds on our work to deliver the transport and community infrastructure that Australians need.

Strengthening Australia's fuel resilience The Albanese Labor Government will deliver a major fuel security and price relief package in the Budget, investing $14.8 billion to immediately secure more fuel, strengthen Australia’s supply chains and build long-term resilience to future fuel sh

New Carter Field hockey pitch gives Canberra licence to chill The newly upgraded Carter Field at the National Hockey Centre is now officially open, marking the first project completed through the Albanese Government’s Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program.

Funding boost to improve Sydney to Canberra rail link The Albanese Government will provide $50 million for priority upgrades to rail infrastructure between Sydney and Canberra as part of the 2026-27 Federal Budget.

As one bridge opens, another begins its renewal: Clarence Town Bridge opens to traffic As one bridge opens, another begins its renewal in Dungog Shire, as the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments continue rebuilding and restoring critical infrastructure across regional NSW.

Beams Road Upgrade hits halfway mark in north Brisbane The Beams Road upgrade between Carselgrove Avenue and Handford Road, Fitzgibbon has reached the halfway point, marking a major step towards easing congestion and improving safety on one of Brisba

Investing in Suburban Rail Loop East for a more productive and better-connected Melbourne The Albanese Government continues to invest in Victoria’s future with a new investment of $3.8 billion towards the transformational Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East project.

A better run home: M5 West upgrade begins Safety on the M5 is set for a major boost, with work now underway on the $380 million M5 Westbound upgrade to eliminate dangerous weaving and deliver a smoother, more reliable journey for thousands of motorists. 

Milestone reached in fix for major Central Coast traffic pinch point Over 26,000 Central Coast motorists are a step closer to ditching one of the region’s worst bottlenecks, with the first construction stage of the Tumbi Road intersection upgrade wrapping up this week.

New chair and CEO appointed to get Inland Rail to Parkes To guide the refocused direction of the Inland Rail project, the Albanese Government has appointed Dr Collette Burke as Chair of the Board, and Dr Sean Sweeney as the new Chief Executive Officer of Inland Rail Pty Ltd. 

Record investment in the freight rail network and consolidating Inland Rail The Albanese Government is today announcing a further $1.75 billion investment to improve the productivity, resilience and reliability of Australia’s freight rail network, alongside a $55 million incentive scheme to get more freight moving by rail

Works powering ahead on Melton Line Upgrade Construction is now underway on a new train stabling yard at Cobblebank as part of the Albanese and Allan Labor governments’ Melton Line Upgrade, which will deliver better and more comfortable journeys for passengers in Melbourne’s growing west.…

Melton electrification on the way The Allan and Albanese Labor Governments will deliver vital development works to support the future electrification of the Melton Line.