Media releases

Homegrown biofuels to cut aviation emissions The Australian Government welcomes the joint announcement from Qantas and Airbus that they will invest a combined US$200 million to strengthen the sustainable aviation fuel industry here in Australia.

All systems go for Coffs Harbour Bypass The Australian and New South Wales governments have today announced Ferrovial Gamuda Joint Venture will design and construct the new $2.2 billion Coffs Harbour Bypass, with major construction to begin early next year.

Contract awarded to seal 150 kilometres of the Tanami Road The Australia and Northern Territory governments are sealing 150 kilometres of the Tanami Road in Central Australia, from chainage 271.81 kilometres to 421 kilometres.

Stand down: WACA makes way for all-abilities playground Demolition of the Prindiville Stand at the iconic WACA Ground is now complete, making way for an all-abilities playground as part of the WACA Ground Improvement Project.

Government acknowledges AHPPC advice to end mandatory mask wearing in airport terminals The Australian Government acknowledges the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) recommendation that mask wearing no longer be mandated in airport terminals from as early as 11.59pm this Friday 17 June.

Delivering safer journeys along Mickleham Road The Australian and Victorian governments will invest $219 million to upgrade Mickleham Road in Greenvale – improving safety and travel time for thousands of motorists in Melbourne’s growing north.

Contract awarded for upgrades to Carpentaria Highway The Australian and Northern Territory governments are delivering a major upgrade to various sections along 138 kilometres of the Carpentaria Highway.

Appointment as Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government I am deeply honoured and humbled to have been sworn in as the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.