Media releases

Delivering Australians more choice of cars to save on fuel The Albanese Government is delivering more cars that are cheaper to run, giving motorists choice by introducing a New Vehicle Efficiency Standard for Australia.

First look at redeveloped UTAS stadium The next step in plans to upgrade the University of Tasmania (UTAS) Stadium in Launceston has been confirmed today with the scope of works for this $130 million redevelopment project being announced.

National Level Crossing Safety Strategy released The Australian Government has today released the National Level Crossing Safety Strategy 2023–2032.

Strategic fleet forging ahead Work towards establishing Australia’s Maritime Strategic Fleet is underway.

Around 8,000 submissions received for Western Sydney Airport draft Environmental Impact Statement Around 8,000 submissions have been received from community members across Sydney and the Blue Mountains, as well as from a mix of local councils, special interest groups and other stakeholders on the Australian Governmen

Funding released for Sydney to Newcastle high-speed rail business case The High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) is taking an important step towards delivery of high-speed rail in Australia, with the Australian Government allocating $78.8 million to deliver the initial Sydney to Newcastle high s

Rockhampton Ring Road fully funded Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Queensland Premier Steven Miles today celebrated construction progress on the $1.73 billion Rockhampton Ring Road - a project that is now fully funded by both levels of government.

Applications now open for community grants in Eden-Monaro The Albanese Government continues to invest in regional, rural and remote communities, with grants of up to $10,000 available to community groups across Australia.

Stars align for work on Orange's new planetarium It’s lift-off for Orange’s performing arts scene as work begins on the new $33.5 million world-class cultural hub for the region. The new Orange Regional Conservatorium and Planetarium project will include:

Initial assessment complete for $285 million SEQ Liveability Fund More than $285 million of local infrastructure projects aimed at boosting the lifestyle of communities across Queensland’s booming south-east corner have been unveiled under the South East Queensland (SEQ) Liveability Fund. 

A link to better road connectivity The first construction project under the River Torrens to Darlington works – the new Selgar Avenue link road - is now complete, connecting motorists to southern Adelaide’s Tonsley Innovation District and southbound lanes of South Road.

Work starts on Mandurah Estuary Bridge duplication Work is underway on the Mandurah Estuary Bridge duplication, with the sod turned today on this important project to slash congestion in Mandurah and Dawesville.

Queensland Government's Olympic infrastructure review The Albanese Government welcomes the review by the Queensland Government of 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic venues Master Plan.

Major contract awarded for Mount Ousley interchange More than 50,000 motorists who travel through the base of Mount Ousley each day are a step closer to safer and faster journeys with the award of the major contract to Fulton Hogan to design and build a new interchange.

Preferred proponent selected for new Reid Highway interchanges The ongoing program of congestion relief in Perth's north-eastern suburbs has reached another milestone, with NRW Contracting Pty Ltd named preferred proponent for the design and construction of two new interchanges on Reid Highway.