Media releases

Investing in communities in regional Australia The Australian Government is delivering 46 new local priority infrastructure projects in regional Australia. 

Investing in our cities and suburbs Today the Forecast Funding Opportunities for the Thriving Suburbs and urban Precincts and Partnerships Programs (uPPP) have been released.

Investment to deliver a future made in Australia The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to responsibly invest in and deliver nationally significant, nation-shaping projects for Australia.

Investing in a better future for South East Queensland The Albanese Government is delivering much-needed investment in the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line, connecting the community to jobs, study, services and Queensland’s famous tourism attractions.

Lot Fourteen heralds new defence technology academy The Albanese Government alongside the Malinauskas Government will jointly invest $60 million towards the Australian Defence Technologies Academy to be developed at Lot Fourteen, driving sovereign research and development of defence capabilities in

Investing in a better future for Tasmania The Albanese Labor Government is making more critical investments in Tasmanian infrastructure to improve road safety and cut travel times.

Investing in a better future for Aussie athletes In the lead up to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Albanese Government is ensuring the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra remains the destination for Australia’s elite athletes to train, develop and ultimately succeed.

$467 million to build a better Bruce Highway The Albanese Government is investing an extra $467 million in the Bruce Highway through the Budget to improve the safety and capacity of the Queensland’s major north‑south road link.

Investing in a better future for Victoria The Albanese Labor Government is working with the Victorian Government to bust Melbourne’s congestion and ensure Victoria’s roads are safer and get people where they need to be faster.

Investing in a better future for WA The Albanese Government is making critical investments in Western Australian infrastructure, cementing the state’s future growth.

National Active Transport Fund The Albanese Government is investing to ensure our cities and regional centres across the country are more liveable, active and connected.  

Investing in a better future for the ACT The Albanese Government is investing in Canberra to support a more liveable, connected and thriving city. 

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.