Media releases

Connecting Sunshine to Melbourne Airport and Beyond The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments have kicked off works to rebuild Sunshine Station – creating capacity for a rail connection to Melbourne airport, and more frequent and reliable services in Melbourne’s growing west.

Hobart Runway upgrades pave the way for new tourism and export markets The $130 million upgrade of the Hobart International Airport achieved a significant milestone this week, with work beginning on upgrading the runway to allow more tourists in, and freight out of the island state.&n

Reducing airport noise for Brisbane residents The Albanese Government has taken further steps to offer aircraft noise relief for the Brisbane community, particularly for residents of suburbs closest to the end of the parallel runways at Brisbane Airport. 

Macquarie Point precinct plan The Macquarie Point precinct has reached a significant milestone, with the Australian Government accepting the Tasmanian Government’s precinct plan.

New Logan indoor sports centre one step closer Funding has been approved and expressions of interest for works will soon be issued for a new $142.1 million indoor sports centre in the heart of Logan City (south of Brisbane).

Coopers Plains rail crossing removal one step closer to construction A traffic bottleneck caused by a level crossing at Coopers Plains is set to go, with construction on a new overpass to get underway in 2025.

Major projects reach major milestones as South Australia builds Significant milestones have been reached on two of the state’s most important transport infrastructure projects, as the Australian and South Australian governments deliver on election commitments south of Adelaide.

Next stage of Regatta Park open There is even more to enjoy along the Nepean River with the latest stage of Regatta Park now open (near Penrith in Sydney's far west).

Melbourne Airport third runway I have approved the major development plan for the construction of a third runway at Melbourne Airport.

Government names commissioners to lead Infrastructure Australia The Albanese Government has appointed Mr Tim Reardon, Ms Clare Gardiner-Barnes and Dr Gillian Miles as the Commissioners of Infrastructure Australia for five-year terms. 

Standing up for seafarers The Albanese Government is continuing its work to ensure Australian workers earn more and keep more of what they earn, with $2.7 million committed to better protect seafarers from wage theft.

New Epping Bridge to ease long-term pinch point with extra lanes Northern Sydney commuters will soon save 40 minutes per week commute time, with designs unveiled today for the new seven-lane Epping Bridge. 

Supporting the productivity of heavy vehicles Regulations setting mass limits under the Heavy Vehicle National Law have now been amended to allow heavy vehicles to meet the latest international standards.

Vessels sought for maritime strategic fleet pilot The Albanese Government is seeking vessels to participate in Australia’s Strategic Fleet Pilot, today releasing a request for tender.

Major work starts on Singleton bypass