Media releases

Public consultation open on life-saving alerting technology for electric vehicles More Australians than ever before are driving electric vehicles, with the numbers almost doubling in 2022, from 44,000 EVs on our roads, to more than 83,000.

Extra time for national program to back local government The Australian Government is supporting councils to get things done in their communities, extending project construction timelines for Phases 1–3 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program.

1,000 jobs supported as construction kicks off on Second M1 The Coomera Connector (Second M1) is Queensland’s biggest single road project The $2.16 billion project will support 1,000 jobs during construction

First tracks laid on METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook line The first tracks have been laid on the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook line, marking a major milestone for the game-changing project in Perth’s northeast - the biggest expansion of the city’s rail network since the Mandurah line.

Once-in-a-generation opportunity to get Australian rail back on track An historic agreement has been signed between Australian governments and rail industry stakeholders to bring our nation’s rail network into the 21st century.

Infrastructure Australia legislation in Parliament The Albanese Government has introduced the Infrastructure Australia Amendment (Independent Review) Bill 2023 into Parliament today to implement reforms that will restore Infrastructure Australia as the Commonwealth’s premier adviser on major infra

Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula area receive record investment in marine infrastructure The Australian and Queensland Governments have committed to a combined $80 million to overhaul Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula area marine infrastructure.

Tunnel vision to kick start future proofing of South Eastern Freeway The Heysen Tunnels are set for an extensive refit to ensure they continue to service South Australia for decades to come.

$100 million program to improve freight access in Tasmania Work has started on further improving freight access on Tasmania’s state road network under a new $100 million program.  

NBN Co to provide world-class connectivity for Western Sydney International Airport Western Sydney International Airport will be home to a new business fibre zone that will deliver world-class digital connectivity to local businesses and premises – making it one of the most technologically advanced airp

New milestones reached on time-saving Tonkin Gap project The Tonkin Gap project in Perth continues to motor ahead, with two new milestones being celebrated this month.

Outback flood recovery program rolls out to Olympic Dam Highway Work has commenced on a project to repair the Olympic Dam Highway, as part of a program of works aimed at boosting the resilience of South Australia’s flood damaged outback roads and highways.

Giving Brisbane residents a permanent voice on aircraft noise The Albanese Government is delivering on an election promise to give Brisbane residents a permanent and independent forum where they can have a say on the issue of airport noise.

Liquidation of Scott’s Refrigerated Logistics The Australian Government notes with disappointment the announcement that Scott’s Refrigerated Logistics is being liquidated.

Building a safer intersection in Katunga Works are underway to improve safety at a key intersection in the prime farming community of Katunga, in Victoria’s central north, thanks to the Australian and Victorian governments.