Media releases

Investing in a better future for Tasmania The Albanese Labor Government is making more critical investments in Tasmanian infrastructure to improve road safety and cut travel times.

$467 million to build a better Bruce Highway The Albanese Government is investing an extra $467 million in the Bruce Highway through the Budget to improve the safety and capacity of the Queensland’s major north‑south road link.

Investing in a better future for Aussie athletes In the lead up to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Albanese Government is ensuring the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra remains the destination for Australia’s elite athletes to train, develop and ultimately succeed.

Investing in a better future for Victoria The Albanese Labor Government is working with the Victorian Government to bust Melbourne’s congestion and ensure Victoria’s roads are safer and get people where they need to be faster.

Investing in a better future for WA The Albanese Government is making critical investments in Western Australian infrastructure, cementing the state’s future growth.

Investing in a better future for the ACT The Albanese Government is investing in Canberra to support a more liveable, connected and thriving city. 

National Active Transport Fund The Albanese Government is investing to ensure our cities and regional centres across the country are more liveable, active and connected.  

Investing in a better future for Western Sydney The Albanese Government is making critical investments in Western Sydney which will cement its future as a hub for growth and a place of opportunity.

Thousands assisted to get home after Bonza flight cancellations The Australian Government and airlines have worked closely to ensure thousands of affected passengers got home after Bonza’s recent flight cancellations. 

Bolstering access to national road safety data The Albanese Government is taking unprecedented steps to respond to the concerning increase in road trauma.

Federal funding for 58 projects to help local groups rebuild their regions The Australian Government continues to invest in the liveability, sustainability and resilience of regional, rural and remote communities – partnering with the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) to

Federal funding to help Hobart soar The Albanese Government has signed off on the business plan for the Hobart Airport runway expansion, and $60 million of funding promised in the election will now flow to deliver the project

Airservices Australia CEO I thank the CEO of Airservices Australia, Jason Harfield, for his contribution to aviation and air traffic management as he prepares to leave in June, after 8 years in the role.

$3 million for Braidwood precinct redevelopment The Albanese Labor Government will invest $3 million towards a precinct renewal in the heart of Braidwood, boosting the town’s liveability and visitor economy.

Preparations for tunnelling ramp up at North East Link The Albanese and Allan Labor governments' North East Link Project is in the final stages of assembling two of the biggest tunnel boring machines (TBM) in the southern hemisphere, before they launch in the coming months.