Media releases

New measures to shine a light on temporary coastal trading licences The Australian Government is increasing the transparency of temporary coastal trading licensing decisions, an important step in supporting a viable domestic shipping industry. 

Australian Government thanks outgoing NHVR CEO The Australian Government thanks outgoing National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) CEO Sal Petroccitto OAM for his leadership and dedication to the role.

Albanese Government backs regional aviation The Albanese Government continues to support critical regional aviation services, today announcing it will provide financing of up to $80 million to keep Rex’s regional routes running during an extension of th

Environmental Impact Statement for preliminary WSI flight paths released The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport’s (WSI) preliminary flight paths has been released today. 

New Brooking Channel Bridge to open to traffic on 13 November The new Brooking Channel Bridge in Western Australia's Kimberley Region will open to traffic on Wednesday, 13 November.

Eastern Freeway overhaul moves to the next step The Albanese and Allan Labor governments are powering ahead on North East Link, appointing two world-class consortia as the preferred bidders for the next major elements of the Eastern Freeway Upgrades.

Football returns to West Lakes with construction of SANFL talent facility Construction has begun on a new $25.3 million South Australian National Football League (SANFL) facility at West Lakes that will nurture the next generation of South Australian football talent.

Work underway to determine high-speed rail route Work has started on the New South Wales Central Coast to determine the best route for a proposed high-speed rail link connecting the region to Sydney in just 30 minutes.

Light at the end of the Coffs Harbour Bypass tunnel In a major milestone for one of regional Australia’s biggest infrastructure projects, the first phase of the multi-billion-dollar Coffs Harbour Bypass is complete. 

Take off for extra tourism and trade capacity The Albanese Government is boosting aviation competition, trade and tourism opportunities for Australians, securing new or updated air services arrangements with seven international markets following months of nego

Albanese Government invests $100 million in pedestrian and cycleways Pedestrians and cyclists across the country will have safer and better connected travel options thanks to the Albanese Government’s $100 million Active Transport Fund, which opens for applications today. 

Partnerships to revitalise regional Victoria The Albanese Government is supporting local jobs, tourism and cultural opportunities in regional Victoria, investing $21.5 million to community projects through the $400 million regional Precincts and Partnerships

Housing boost for Victoria The Albanese Government is unlocking more homes in Victoria through funding the critical infrastructure that allows housing to be built more quickly.

New Bridgewater Bridge reaches the high water mark Work on the once-in-a-generation New Bridgewater Bridge Project is a significant step closer to delivering faster travel times and less congestion.

$30 million philanthropic partnership for WAAPA Edith Cowan University (ECU) and Minderoo Foundation have entered into a transformational $30 million, 25-year philanthropic partnership to advance Australian arts and culture by supporting a state-of-the-art new home for the university's Western