24
Jul
2023
Coomera Connector construction powers on
The Coomera Connector project is full steam ahead with the arrival of a unique piece of construction equipment onsite on the Coomera River – a 48-metre-long piling barge named the Maeve Anne.
24
Jul
2023
New trams arrive for Gold Coast’s thriving G:link
Five new trams arrive on the Gold Coast as construction continues on $1.2 billion Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 expansion.
23
Jul
2023
Construction starts on the New Midland Station
Major works have started on the METRONET New Midland Station project, northeast of Perth, to deliver a state-of-the-art train station in the heart of Midland to meet the needs of the local community.
21
Jul
2023
Australia and Singapore en route to cleaner seas and skies
Today I met with the acting Singaporean Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat, where we discussed how Australia and Singapore’s 2022 Green Economy Agreement can accelerate the uptake and promotion of decarbonisation techn
19
Jul
2023
Australia and the United Kingdom jetting towards net zero
Australia and the United Kingdom have highlighted shared ambitions for decarbonising aviation including though the work of our respective Jet Zero Councils.
19
Jul
2023
Australia welcomes new International Maritime Organisation Secretary-General
The Australian Government welcomes the appointment of Mr Arsenio Antonio Dominguez Velasco of Panama as the new Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
18
Jul
2023
Leveraging the United Kingdom's high speed rail expertise
As the Albanese Government begins the process of delivering high speed rail, I have travelled to Birmingham by train with the UK’s Secretary of State for Transport Mark Harper in Birmingham, where we were joined by Mayor
18
Jul
2023
Majors Road Interchange Project contract awarded
Momentum continues to build for the Australian and South Australian governments’ jointly funded Majors Road Interchange Project.
18
Jul
2023
Funding secured for the Roleystone Karragullen Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade
The Australian Government and the City of Armadale have recently signed an Agreement to secure federal funding to support the construction of the Roleystone Karragullen Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Station.
16
Jul
2023
New State Football Centre to shine as World Cup training facility
The newly constructed State Football Centre in Queens Park has been unveiled, ahead of it taking centre stage as one of the training facilities in Perth for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™.
15
Jul
2023
SEQ City Deal Implementation Plan launched
The Albanese and Palaszczuk governments along with the Council of Mayors South East Queensland (SEQ) have today released the South East Queensland (SEQ) City Deal Implementation Plan – a joint pathway to deliver $1.8 billion wort
15
Jul
2023
Advancing Australia's transport ambition internationally
Today I am travelling to London to visit the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and meet with a range of other transport leaders to represent Australia’s transport ambitions.
14
Jul
2023
Ensuring world-leading aviation safety regulation
The Australian Government has issued a new Statement of Expectations for Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), setting the strategic direction for the next two years.
12
Jul
2023
Commonwealth Government approves Light Rail Stage 2A
The Commonwealth Government, through the National Capital Authority (NCA), has granted Works Approval to extend the Light Rail network in Canberra from its current southern terminus at Alinga Street to a new stop at Commonwealth Park.
12
Jul
2023
Devonport's new Waterfront Park making a splash
Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King today visited the new Devonport Waterfront Park which opened in February.