Media releases

Reforms to improve public transport accessibility New rules to make public transport more accessible start today, as part of the Australian Government’s work to remove discrimination against people with disability.

Works underway on new Darwin Northern Suburbs Youth Hub Works are underway at the new Northern Suburbs Youth Hub at Leanyer Recreation Park to deliver a dedicated space for young people in Darwin’s northern suburbs.

$12 million Tycannah rest area upgrades now complete Heavy vehicle operators, caravanners and motorists will soon have safer, more accessible places to stop on the Newell Highway, with work now completed on the $12 million Tycannah rest areas' upgrade (in far northeast inland NSW).

Carss Park Pool project dives into construction Construction is well underway on the new $63.5 million Carss Park Pool, marking a major milestone in the delivery of a new aquatic facility for the Kogarah Bay community.

New Twelve Apostles visitor centre opens A stunning new visitor precinct at the Twelve Apostles is ready to provide a world-class experience to millions of people each year and boost Victoria’s southwest coast record-breaking tourism sector.

$1.74 billion investment for key regional road corridors across New South Wales More than $1.74 billion will be invested in three key New South Wales road corridors to improve safety and make journeys more efficient, supporting regional communities, freight operators and industries across the state.

Safety works complete on Cunningham Highway Motorists, freight operators and regional communities are now benefiting from safer and more reliable journeys on the Cunningham Highway, with major safety upgrades between Tregony and Maryvale now complete. 

Beams Road Upgrade a big win for Brisbane's northside One of north Brisbane’s worst traffic bottlenecks has been removed, with the main road works on the Beams Road stage 1B upgrade now complete.

First package of Bridport Road upgrade begins Construction is now underway on the first package of freight efficiency and safety upgrades for Bridport Road.

Updated cruise exemption to strengthen seafarer protections The Australian Government is continuing the exemption from the Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012 (the Act) for eligible cruise operators, whilst providing stronger protections

Kennett River upgrades support safe and sustainable tourism along the Great Ocean Road Key upgrades at Kennett River on the Great Ocean Road are now complete, boosting safety and tourism ahead of this year’s busy summer season.

Media statement Safety in our aviation sector is of the utmost priority to the Australian Government. 

Investing in the future of urban spaces across Australia The Albanese Government is investing over $35 million nationally into transformative urban precincts to support communities and grow local economies.

Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 2 set for take-off The Albanese and Carroll Labor governments are getting on with building Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 2, with work set to begin in the coming weeks.

Boat Harbour Beach now in shipshape The $12.5 million transformation of Boat Harbour Beach is now complete, marking a major milestone for one of Tasmania’s best-known coastal destinations.