Media releases

Western Sydney Airport secures agreement for first flight The Australian Government has welcomed Qantas and Jetstar as the first airlines to sign up to the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) to operate domestic flights.

Suspension bridge completes $8.4 million Dwellingup project A suspension bridge over the Murray River has officially opened, completing the $8.4 million Dwellingup Adventure Trails project to transform the area into a world-class trail destination.

Full steam ahead on Coffs Harbour bypass Work on the Australian and New South Wales governments’ jointly funded $2.2 billion Coffs Harbour bypass is about to hit top gear with the site offices completed, a large part of the required workforce in place, local contractors engaged and more

All aboard High Speed Rail Authority The Australian Government has announced the appointments to the Board of the High Speed Rail Authority which will formally commence operations on 13 June 2023.

Ramps reopen on Townsville Ring Road Motorists will be able to access the Townsville Ring Road from Hervey Range Developmental and Shaw roads again this week, as a new milestone is reached.

Government listening to experts on urban policy The Albanese Government has appointed the Chair and members that will form the new Urban Policy Forum.

Climate action, inclusivity and gender equality top of agenda at 11th APEC transportation ministerial meeting Transport Ministers from the Asia-Pacific are working towards a cleaner, more inclusive future in transport.

First stage of Illawarra Road upgrade completed The first stage of the $80 million upgrade to Illawarra Road, a key freight link between the Midland and Bass Highways, has been completed.  

Grant helps encourage kids to stay safe walking to school The Australian Government is backing efforts to encourage kids to make safe and healthy choices on National Walk Safely to School Day, held on 19 May 2023.

Community representatives appointed to new Brisbane Aircraft Noise Group The first meeting of the new Brisbane Airport Community Airspace Advisory Board will be held today.

Australia and Michigan collaborate for a stronger transport future The Governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer, and I have renewed and expanded cooperation between Australia and Michigan to work together to prepare for a transport future that is greener, safer, better connected and more

Charting course towards zero maritime emissions for Australia The Australian Government has committed to developing a Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan to chart a practical green transition for our maritime sector, while also working with other nations on low and ze

First track laid for METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension The first 2.7 kilometres of track has been laid on the METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension Project, which is set to transform Perth’s northern suburbs and give more than 150,000 residents transport options in and around Perth.

Statement on the discovery of the MV Blythe Star Almost 50 years after its sinking, CSIRO has confirmed the location of the MV Blythe Star off the South West Cape of Tasmania.

Commitment to reducing transport emissions highlighted at APEC meeting Today I am travelling to the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Transportation Ministerial Meeting where I will highlight the Albanese Government’s commitments towards a cleaner, more inclusive and better-connected t