Media releases

Funding for low-cost innovative safety solutions for regional Australia's level crossings Six projects will share in $2.8 million under Round 1 of the Research and Innovation Grants component of the Regional Australia Level Crossing Safety Program (RALCSP).

Construction has started on a bypass to improve traffic flow and safety in Huonville The jointly funded project was in response to a proposal from the Huon Valley Council and community consultation showed widespread support among people in the region.

Western Sydney Airport draft Environmental Impact Statement released for feedback Today the Albanese Government is releasing the draft Environmental Impact Statement for Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport for public feedback.

New assistance dogs training centre bounding ahead The Australian Government’s $2 million election commitment towards the first stage of the new National Training Centre for Assistance Dogs Australia in Orchard Hills (in Sydney's outer west) is taking leaps and bounds, w

Have your say on planning for future stages of the Coomera Connector The gazetted corridor of the Coomera Connector (Future stages) is changing, to help reduce environmental impacts and achieve better outcomes for road users and the community.

Real-world data to shine a light on vehicle fuel use and emissions The Australian Government’s $14 million Real-World Testing of Vehicle Efficiency program is shining a light on the running costs and emissions of popular vehicle models.

ACCC to monitor Australia's air passenger services The Albanese Government will direct the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to monitor domestic air passenger services to help ensure Australians see the benefits of a competitive airline sector.

Major milestone for Barton as traffic moves to new alignment The Barton Highway Upgrade will hit its biggest milestone to date this month as the first vehicles travel on the final alignment for the first time.

A fit for purpose Australian Institute of Sport The Albanese Government has announced an independent review into the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Infrastructure to help guide investment in sporting facilities to ensure the AIS continues to best support high-per

Additional assisted-departure flights for Australians The Australian Government has secured additional assisted-departure flights for Australians affected by the situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

New Rail Commissioner appointed to the ATSB I am pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Bullas to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) as Rail Commissioner.

New appointee to the CASA board I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Tarryn Kille to the board of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

Funding to replace Phillips Creek Bridge confirmed A key bridge in the heart of Bowen Basin used heavily by major mining and freight industries will be replaced as part of an $18 million upgrade.

Jervis Bay Road intersection upgrade hits big milestone Major construction work on the next stage of the NSW South Coast’s Princes Highway upgrade is set to begin following the awarding of the major construction contract.

Major milestone achieved for upgrades along the Monaro Highway The Australian and ACT governments are pleased to announce a significant milestone has been achieved in the Monaro Highway Upgrade Project at the Lanyon Drive-interchange.