Media releases

Huge milestone for UTAS Stadium redevelopment The transformation of the University of Tasmania (UTAS) Stadium has taken a giant leap forward, with a Development Application (DA) for main works now released.

Federal funding set to improve Queensland's regional airports The Albanese Government will invest over $6 million to bring 11 regional airport projects to life across Queensland, under Round 4 of the Regional Airports Program. 

Active transport boost for the ACT Canberrans will have more opportunities to walk, cycle and actively move through their communities thanks to funding from the Albanese Labor Government.  

Over $200 million boost to South Tassie roads The Albanese Government is building Tasmania’s future, investing nearly $213 million to upgrade critical highways and build active transport routes across the south east of the state.  

Albanese Government backs maritime skills and training The Albanese Labor Government is investing $16.9 million to support skills and training in the maritime industry. 

$43 million boost to north Tassie roads The Albanese Labor Government is building Tasmania’s future, driving economic growth and improving freight efficiency by investing over $43 million in roads in the north east of the state.  

Active transport boost for Queensland People living in Queensland will have more opportunities to walk, cycle and actively move through their communities thanks to support from the Albanese Government. 

Building Australia's future on the Central Coast The Australian Government is building Australia’s future on the New South Wales Central Coast by delivering $15 million over two years to plan for better and safer road connections in Empire Bay.

Life saving road and level crossing upgrades for Western Australia Local roads and railway crossings across Western Australia will receive important safety upgrades thanks to more than $17 million in new funding from the Albanese Government.

Regional airports in Victoria set to soar The Albanese Labor Government is building Australia’s future, investing almost $4.5 million to upgrade nine regional airports across Victoria. 

Regional airports in Western Australia set to soar The Australian Government is building Australia’s future, investing almost $800,000 to upgrade four regional airports across Western Australia. 

Smoother road trips ahead on Tasmania's East Coast The Tasman Highway’s Great Eastern Drive is set for further upgrades that will improve safety and traffic flow along the State’s East Coast.

Albanese Labor Government building Brisbane's future The Albanese Labor Government is building Brisbane’s future, investing over $200 million in transport projects that will revitalise the city and reshape the way we move. 

ABC Radio Melbourne, Mornings with Rafael Epstein RAFAEL EPSTEIN: I mentioned that extra money from the Federal Government for airport rail. Does that mean we will actually get airport rail? Catherine King is the Infrastructure Minister.

New heights for Queensland’s sustainable aviation fuel industry A Bundaberg biorefinery that will convert sugar mill waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and a second project to supply SAF at the Brisbane Airport, are taking off with new funding from the Albanese Labor Government.