Media releases

Australian Government consulting on the roadmap to a net zero transport sector The Albanese Government is seeking public feedback on the most effective options for governments, business and the community, to reduce emissions in the transport sector by 2050.

Albanese Government delivers funding boost to councils for local roads The Albanese Government is making local roads safer with $4.4 billion available under the Roads to Recovery program over the next five years.

Budget boost for Great Western Highway As part of the Albanese Labor Government’s commitment to improving regional road networks across Central West NSW, $116 million will be invested in the Coxs River Road Upgrade at Little Hartley, through the 2024-25 Federal Budget.

Federal Budget boost for Shoalhaven roads The Albanese Government continues to invest in critical road safety upgrades across the Shoalhaven, with a major boost in funding through the 2024-25 Budget.

Improving regional railway crossing safety The Australian Government has today launched a national advertising campaign as part of its commitment to improve safety around regional railway crossings. 

Funding boost for South Eastern Freeway The Albanese Government is investing an extra $100 million through the 2024–25 Budget to ensure the delivery of the South Eastern Freeway Upgrade, with the South Australian Government matching the additional funding.

Securing the delivery of the Mount Ousley Interchange The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments remain committed to delivering the Mount Ousley Interchange along the M1 Princes Motorway, which will improve the safety and commute time of this busy road network in the Il

Coomera Connector Stage 1 South early works contract awarded Construction on the southern end of the Coomera Connector is one step closer with the contract for early works of the Stage 1 South package awarded to Winslow Infrastructure Pty Ltd. 

Albany puts a ring on it as major project officially opens Albany Ring Road – the biggest road infrastructure project ever undertaken in Western Australia’s Great Southern region – has today been officially opened as part of a ceremony with local community members.

An Australian-made New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Australian motorists will soon be able to choose from a wider range of cleaner, cheaper to run cars with the Parliament passing the legislation for the Albanese Government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard.

Investing in a better future for Melbourne's north The Albanese Government is making critical investments in Victorian infrastructure, creating jobs and unlocking Melbourne’s North.

Full steam ahead on Games infrastructure It’s full steam ahead for construction of venues to be used for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games with an industry briefing with more than 70 businesses being held today, ahead of the first EOIs for tenders being released Monday (20 M

Investing in our cities and suburbs Today the Forecast Funding Opportunities for the Thriving Suburbs and urban Precincts and Partnerships Programs (uPPP) have been released.

Investing in communities in regional Australia The Australian Government is delivering 46 new local priority infrastructure projects in regional Australia. 

Investment to deliver a future made in Australia The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to responsibly invest in and deliver nationally significant, nation-shaping projects for Australia.