Media releases

Safer and faster journeys along the Augusta Highway Long weekend commuters to and from the state’s north will have a smoother, safer drive with traffic now flowing on dual lanes in both directions of a 29 kilometre stretch between Port Wakefield and Lochiel, marking the completion of major works on

Regional airports in South Australia set to soar The Australian Government is building Australia’s future, investing over $1.7 million to upgrade six regional airports across South Australia. 

Burnie Airport set to soar The Australian Government is building Australia’s future, investing $330,294 to upgrade Burnie Airport. 

Active Transport boost for South Australia Cyclists and pedestrians across South Australia will have more opportunities to walk, cycle and actively move through their communities thanks to support from the Albanese Labor Government.  

$1.1 billion for a safer, more efficient Western Freeway The Albanese Labor Government is building Australia’s future, boosting our nation’s productivity and connecting our region’s communities by investing in our highway network. 

Low-carbon liquid fuels of the Future Made In Australia The Albanese Government is delivering $250 million to accelerate the pace of Australia’s growing domestic Low Carbon Liquid Fuels (LCLF) industry.

Active transport boost for Katherine Residents of Katherine will have more opportunities to walk or cycle through their community thanks to funding from the Albanese Government.  

Active transport boost for Western Australia Cyclists and pedestrians across Western Australia will have more opportunities to walk, cycle and actively move through their communities thanks to support from the Albanese Government.  

Huge milestone for UTAS Stadium redevelopment The transformation of the University of Tasmania (UTAS) Stadium has taken a giant leap forward, with a Development Application (DA) for main works now released.

$43 million boost to north Tassie roads The Albanese Labor Government is building Tasmania’s future, driving economic growth and improving freight efficiency by investing over $43 million in roads in the north east of the state.  

Active transport boost for the ACT Canberrans will have more opportunities to walk, cycle and actively move through their communities thanks to funding from the Albanese Labor Government.  

Federal funding set to improve Queensland's regional airports The Albanese Government will invest over $6 million to bring 11 regional airport projects to life across Queensland, under Round 4 of the Regional Airports Program. 

Over $200 million boost to South Tassie roads The Albanese Government is building Tasmania’s future, investing nearly $213 million to upgrade critical highways and build active transport routes across the south east of the state.  

Albanese Government backs maritime skills and training The Albanese Labor Government is investing $16.9 million to support skills and training in the maritime industry. 

Life saving road and level crossing upgrades for Western Australia Local roads and railway crossings across Western Australia will receive important safety upgrades thanks to more than $17 million in new funding from the Albanese Government.