Media releases

New chair appointed to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority The Australian Government has today announced Captain Jeanine Drummond as the new Chair of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Board.

Martinus Rail to deliver Inland Rail enhancement works between Albury and Parkes The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to get Inland Rail back on track starting with completing the line between Beveridge in Victoria and Parkes in New South Wales by 2027.

$750 million for councils' local road and infrastructure priorities The next funding phase of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program, totalling $750 million, is now available for councils across Australia to nominate projects.

New Chief Executive Officer of the National Transport Commission The Albanese Government has today announced the appointment of Mr Michael Hopkins as the National Transport Commission’s Chief Executive for a five-year term.

Chelsea Australian Garden now open at Olinda The Albanese and Andrews Labor Governments officially opened Phillip Johnson’s re-creation of the Chelsea Flower Show award winning ‘Australian Garden’ at Olinda Golf Course.

Rockhampton Ring Road construction contracts awarded Construction of the first phase of the Rockhampton Ring Road project is on the way with contracts awarded to Bielby-BMD Joint Venture and Acciona-Fulton Hogan Joint Venture.

Strengthening community engagement and wellbeing in our regions The Albanese Labor Government continues to invest in regional, rural and remote communities to make them more resilient, sustainable and liveable.

Western Sydney Airport preliminary flight paths released The preliminary flight paths for Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) have been made public.

East Perth Common Ground construction contract awarded to construction firm ADCO The East Perth Common Ground project has reached a major milestone today with ADCO Constructions Pty Ltd (ADCO) confirmed as the building contractor to deliver the estimated $70 million project.

Construction begins on Tanami Road Sealing has begun of the Western Australian section of Tanami Road, which links the Great Northern Highway near Halls Creek with the Northern Territory border.

Construction underway on three more bridges in the Kimberley region Works have begun on another critical road project in the Kimberley region, with construction underway to replace three single-lane bridges with dual-lane bridges on the Great Northern Highway.

Australian Jet Zero Council ready to take off The Australian Government has established the first-ever Australian Jet Zero Council, with the membership now selected and terms of reference released.

Sustainable aviation fuels set for take-off A homegrown sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry could help decarbonise the hard-to-abate aviation sector and create thousands of regional jobs, with grants backed by the Albanese Government. 

Focus on Marsden for Newell Highway flood mitigation program Valuable flood data collected during last year’s seven-week closure of the Newell Highway will help guide a flood-mitigation program, alongside feedback from upcoming community consultation, aimed at reducing the length of future closures.

Bringing back local government to the table The Australian Government has today delivered on an important election commitment for the local government sector, with the Australian Council of Local Government held in Canberra for the first time in a decade.