Media releases

New appointee to the CASA board I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Tarryn Kille to the board of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

Funding to replace Phillips Creek Bridge confirmed A key bridge in the heart of Bowen Basin used heavily by major mining and freight industries will be replaced as part of an $18 million upgrade.

Jervis Bay Road intersection upgrade hits big milestone Major construction work on the next stage of the NSW South Coast’s Princes Highway upgrade is set to begin following the awarding of the major construction contract.

Major milestone achieved for upgrades along the Monaro Highway The Australian and ACT governments are pleased to announce a significant milestone has been achieved in the Monaro Highway Upgrade Project at the Lanyon Drive-interchange.

Bridge widening begins at Slacks Creek The transformation of a major City of Logan thoroughfare is continuing above and below the ground.

Bullsrock ushers new era with Stock Road Upgrade The new Stock Road has officially opened, marking the completion of a landmark project for the City of Swan and a new beginning for Bullsbrook.

Aviation Green Paper open for feedback The Albanese Government has taken the next step towards reforming Australia’s aviation sector, releasing the Aviation Green Paper and calling for feedback from the community and the sector.

New Fitzroy River Bridge launching into place The first segment of the new Fitzroy River Bridge deck has been launched, marking the latest milestone in rebuilding this vital link following flood damage associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie.

Moorabbin Airport Master Plan approved I have taken the decision to approve Moorabbin Airport’s next Master Plan following careful consideration and within the provisions available to me under the relevant legislation.

Statement on Qantas CEO, Alan Joyce AC The decision by Alan Joyce to stand down as Chief Executive Office of Qantas marks the end of one era and the start of a new one with both major Australian airlines led by women.

Applications now open for the ABC’s Trailblazers Program NSW youth worker, Carlee Heise is calling on young people aged 18 – 28, who have started social, educational, and economic development projects in their regional communities to apply for the ABC’s 2024 Trailblazers program.

First cars hit road on new section of the Bruce Highway The final traffic switch for the $117.4 million Townsville Northern Access Intersections Upgrade (TNAIU) on the Bruce Highway has taken effect, marking a significant milestone on the project.

Tunnel boring machine smashes through at future Western Sydney Airport Terminal Station Western Sydney residents are one step closer to catching fast metro rail services, with TBM Peggy smashing through at the future Airport Terminal station in a major milestone for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project.

Transformative regional partnerships program open for applications in Eden-Monaro The Albanese Government is calling for great ideas about how to make Australia’s regions, including Eden-Monaro, even better places to call home – with the regional Precincts and Partnerships (rPPP) program now open for applicati

Submissions to Fuel Efficiency Standard consultation back greater access to modern, safer, cheaper-to-run cars As part of the Government’s public consultation process, around 1,200 submissions from individuals and organisations are being released today.