Media releases

Investing in a better future for Western Sydney The Albanese Government is making critical investments in Western Sydney which will cement its future as a hub for growth and a place of opportunity.

Federal funding for 58 projects to help local groups rebuild their regions The Australian Government continues to invest in the liveability, sustainability and resilience of regional, rural and remote communities – partnering with the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) to

Bolstering access to national road safety data The Albanese Government is taking unprecedented steps to respond to the concerning increase in road trauma.

Thousands assisted to get home after Bonza flight cancellations The Australian Government and airlines have worked closely to ensure thousands of affected passengers got home after Bonza’s recent flight cancellations. 

Federal funding to help Hobart soar The Albanese Government has signed off on the business plan for the Hobart Airport runway expansion, and $60 million of funding promised in the election will now flow to deliver the project

Airservices Australia CEO I thank the CEO of Airservices Australia, Jason Harfield, for his contribution to aviation and air traffic management as he prepares to leave in June, after 8 years in the role.

Preparations for tunnelling ramp up at North East Link The Albanese and Allan Labor governments' North East Link Project is in the final stages of assembling two of the biggest tunnel boring machines (TBM) in the southern hemisphere, before they launch in the coming months.

$3 million for Braidwood precinct redevelopment The Albanese Labor Government will invest $3 million towards a precinct renewal in the heart of Braidwood, boosting the town’s liveability and visitor economy.

Tiger Brennan Drive Overpass takes another step forward The Tiger Brennan Drive and Berrimah Road overpass has achieved a major milestone with the first of the new lanes to open to traffic from 6am Monday 29 April 2024.

Government names interim Commissioners to lead Infrastructure Australia The Albanese Government has appointed interim Commissioners to Infrastructure Australia (IA) following the amendments to the Infrastructure Australia Act 2008, which passed t

Now boarding from Bendigo Airport's new terminal Bendigo Airport's new terminal and business park officially opens today, providing an economic boost to the region.

Date announced for first train services on METRONET Yanchep rail extension In a major milestone for the METRONET program, the Australian and Western Australian governments have today announced passenger train services on the new Yanchep Rail Extension will formally commence on Monday 15 July.

Riverside Revitalisation Project opened Prime Minister Albanese has officially opened Mackay’s Riverside Revitalisation Project which has transformed the former industrial precinct into a destination locals and visitors alike can explore and enjoy.

Making some noise for safer vehicles Pedestrians will soon be safer around quiet cars, trucks and buses travelling at low speeds with the Albanese Government introducing a new design rule to make electric vehicles safer.

Shepparton FoodShare gets new home Shepparton FoodShare, a local service providing food to those in need, will soon have a purpose-built home thanks to support from the Allan and Albanese Labor governments.