Media releases

Real-world information for car buyers acclaimed internationally The real-world vehicle testing program funded by the Albanese Government and run by the Australian Automobile Association has won an innovation award from the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile for Empowering Cleaner Choices.

Upgrades continue on Great Eastern Highway Safety upgrades to the Great Eastern Highway are continuing with a $23 million contract awarded for works in the Wheatbelt Region.

Burnie Cultural Precinct works racing ahead Sections of the new Burnie Cultural Precinct in north-west Tasmania have officially opened to the community today, marking a critical milestone in the project. 

Port of Burnie shiploader complete, doubling capacity Tasmania’s largest cargo port has doubled its loading capacity, supporting 500 jobs and boosting the state’s economy.

Australia's largest charity kitchen opens its doors in Melbourne Today food rescue and relief charity FareShare officially opens the doors of its new kitchen at South Audley Street, Abbotsford, in Melbourne’s inner north east.

Gympie Bypass opens to traffic The Albanese and Queensland Government funded Gympie Bypass has opened to traffic, a significant improvement for residents with heavy vehicles no longer needing to travel through Gympie.

Parkes Bypass project enters heavy lifting phase Two bridges being built as part of the Parkes Bypass project (in central west NSW) will move one step closer to carrying traffic, as massive girders to support the bridge decks are lifted into place.

Supporting clean energy in the Hunter The Port of Newcastle and broader Hunter region are on track to become hydrogen-ready and contribute to Australia’s transformation to net zero.

Expressions of Interest called for Tonkin Highway interchanges The transformation of Tonkin Highway continues to progress, with an Expression of Interest released today for contractors to tender for upgrades planned south of Roe Highway.

Thomas Road upgrades delivering safer, faster travel Both heavy vehicle drivers and regular commuters are now enjoying safer and smoother travel along Thomas Road, south of Perth, thanks to the completion of an $81 million upgrade.

Pakenham Roads Upgrade ahead of schedule The Pakenham Roads Upgrade, south east of Melbourne, is ahead of schedule with works on the Princes Freeway and McGregor Road set for completion in the upcoming months.

Further federal funding for innovative safety solutions at regional level crossings Four projects will share in $800,000 under Round 2 of the Research and Innovation Grants, a component of the Regional Australia Level Crossing Safety Program (RALCSP).

Newcomers take flight in aviation advisory body The Australian Government welcomes Mr Rob Walker as the new chair of the General Aviation Advisory Network (GAAN), with Mr Greg Tyrrell also joining the network as a new member.

Albanese Government takes next steps to reform competition at Sydney Airport The Albanese Government is reforming the aviation sector, introducing legislation to Parliament today to further reform the allocation of slots at Sydney Airport.

Federal funding now available to regional airports Regional airports and aerodromes can now apply for a share in $25 million in funding for vital upgrades under Round 4 of the Regional Airports Program.