Media releases

Australia's latest domestic aviation performance released The latest BITRE On Time Performance (OTP) report, for November, has been released, confirming what many Australians would expect with the lowest average on time statistics by airlines in over a year.

Cleaner fuel and cars leads to multi-billion dollar health and fuel savings Today the Albanese Government is announcing fuel quality and noxious emissions standards that will see Australians benefit from cleaner, more efficient cars on our roads, saving $6.1 billion in health and fuel costs to 2040. 

Government welcomes road safety and productivity reforms The Australian Government has welcomed transport ministers’ in-principle agreement to an improved, nationally-consistent approach to the training and licence progression of heavy vehicle drivers.

Supporting the regions - applications open for local community grants The Albanese Government is supporting the continued recovery from COVID-19 in the regions, with up to $10,000 available to community groups across regional, remote and rural Australia.

First section of Augusta Highway Duplication now open Motorists have been given an early gift with the first fully completed section of the newly duplicated Augusta Highway opened in time for the holiday season.

Take your time and arrive safely Road users are being urged to remember to be careful on the roads as the holiday season begins.

Safer, faster journeys around the Fleurieu Peninsula this holiday season South Australians will enjoy safer and faster journeys between some of the state’s favourite getaway destinations, with all four lanes of the new Main South Road and Victor Harbor Road duplications opening to traffic.

Funding flows for Coulsons Creek upgrade The Australian Government is delivering on its promise of building a better future for the Hunter, committing more than $38 million towards the Coulsons Creek Road Upgrade.

Exemption extension brings cruising certainty for 2024 The Australian Government is continuing to support the cruise industry by extending the Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012 exemption for 2024.

New Fitzroy River Bridge opens six months ahead of schedule The New Fitzroy River Bridge in Western Australia’s Kimberley region has officially opened to traffic, more than six months ahead of schedule.

More than $100 million invested in bettering WA’s flood-prone Kimberley roads Roads and bridges in Western Australia’s Kimberley region will be more resilient to future floods and storms, with the Albanese and Cook Governments investing $104.9 million in a betterment program for flood-impacted infrastructure.

Concern Summit discusses Civil Military Air Traffic Projects A Projects of Concern summit was held today on the Civil Military Air Traffic Management System (OneSKY-CMATS) project.

Additional funding for the Canberra Light Rail The Australian Government and ACT Government are building the infrastructure a growing Canberra needs, with the announcement today of an additional $125.5 million contribution by the Federal Government for Canberra's Light Rail.

Next step for an empowered Infrastructure Australia The Australian Government has delivered on its election commitment to restore Infrastructure Australia (IA) as the Commonwealth’s adviser on major infrastructure investment, with the Infrastructure Australia Amendment (I

Infrastructure Australia legislation passes Senate The Australian Government is getting on with the job of restoring Infrastructure Australia (IA) as the Commonwealth’s premier adviser on major infrastructure investment, with the Infrastructure Australia Amendment (Indep