Media releases

Tunnel Boring Machines relaunch to construct Victoria’s longest road tunnels The Australian and Victorian Governments’ North East Link project continues to forge ahead with two massive Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) relaunching from Lower Plenty Road to continue their journey towards Bulleen. 

Roaring success for new Lion Creek Bridge on Rockhampton Ring Road Spanning more than 61 metres and using locally manufactured concrete decks, the Rockhampton Ring Road project’s new Lion Creek Bridge is complete and ready to use.

Progressing the preliminary airspace and flight paths for Western Sydney's new airport Today, I have authorised the preliminary airspace and flight paths for Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) to progress towards implementation, marking a critical milestone in the lead-up

A new era for Tasmania: Opening of the new Bridgewater Bridge The Albanese and Rockliff Governments are proud to mark a historic milestone for Tasmania, with the official opening of the new Bridgewater Bridge – the largest transport infrastructure project in the state’s history.

WACA ground improvements top out The iconic WACA Ground multi-million-dollar redevelopment has reached a major milestone with the completion of the highest structural point.

Wangaratta station officially opens as work on Inland Rail Beveridge to Albury Tranche 1 is complete The transformed Wangaratta railway station has been officially opened today, marking the completion of major works on Inland Rail’s Beveridge to Albury (B2A) Tranche 1 project.

Raising curtain on concert hall refurbishment The historic Perth Concert Hall is one step closer to its transformation, with preliminary works commencing last month on the $150.3 million refurbishment. 

Major works begin to create a non-stop South Road Main construction works are officially underway on the largest and most complex infrastructure project (at Adelaide) in South Australian history.

Reappointment as Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government I am honoured to be reappointed the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government in the second term Albanese Labor Government, and I thank the Prime Minister for his continued support. 

Albanese Labor Government invests $114 million to improve road connections to the New Richmond Bridge The Albanese Labor Government is announcing a further $114 million investment to improve safety and efficiency for users of key roads around the New Richmond Bridge.

Toll-free 14 kilometres of M12 motorway surface now complete The toll-free M12 Motorway has passed a major construction milestone with 14 kilometres of the road now complete, on time and on budget and ready to provide direct access to Western Sydney Airport once open in 2026.

Making tracks towards world-class Metro services to Western Sydney International Airport The first tracks have been laid on the Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport line, the public transport spine linking the new airport and the fast-growing area around it. 

Opening date set for Thornlie-Cockburn Link and inner Armadale Line elevated rail stations The new Thornlie-Cockburn Link will open on Monday, June 9, marking the latest major milestone in METRONET's transformation of Perth.

Housing boost for Northern Territory The Albanese Labor Government is building Australia’s future, giving the green light for essential infrastructure to support up to 400 new homes across the Northern Territory.

Funding a safer Springs Road East in Mount Barker The Albanese Government is continuing to improve road safety on regional and remote roads, delivering funding towards the over $11 million Springs Road East upgrade in the Mount Barker district.