Media releases

Net Zero Unit to drive transport and infrastructure emissions reduction A Net Zero Unit has been established in the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts, to be led by Ian Porter.

Edith Cowan University – Recognising Noongar culture at the heart of planned new city campus In recognition of Noongar culture, Edith Cowan University (ECU) has unveiled a newly commissioned artwork as work starts on its future Perth city campus.

Brakes off for high speed rail The Parliament has today passed the High Speed Rail Authority Bill 2022, an important first step in the Albanese Government's commitment to establish the High Speed Rail Authority that will guide the development of a high speed rail netwo

Upgrading the Mount Ousley Interchange The $300 million upgrade of the Mount Ousley Interchange is a step closer with early works about to start. The new interchange will replace the existing intersection of the Princes Motorway and Mount Ousley Road.

Submissions open for $4 million heavy vehicle safety grant program The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has opened submissions for Round 8 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI) to fund new projects to deliver a safer heavy vehicle industry.

Game changing bypass a step closer with shortlist released Singleton’s biggest infrastructure project is edging closer, with the shortlist of tenderers to design and build the New England Highway bypass announced.   

Consultation opens for fuel quality standards Public consultation is now open on improved fuel quality standards that could see cleaner cars on Australian roads, resulting in better health and environmental outcomes.

Funding election commitments to the Hunter The Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, has visited the Hunter today to highlight significant infrastructure projects commited to in the October Budget.

A decade of opportunity - launch of Gladstone Region's Economic Transition 10-year Roadmap In an Australian first, Gladstone Regional Council has today launched its 10-year economic transition roadmap to support and guide Queensland’s industrial capital to become a renewable energy superpower.

Delivering for the Central Coast The Albanese Government is delivering for the Central Coast, with significant commitments to local roads and community facilities funded in the Budget.

Improving infrastructure for the Central Coast The Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, has visited the Central Coast to highlight budget funding for local roads and community facilities.

Approval of Melbourne Airport Master Plan I have today approved the Melbourne Airport Master Plan in accordance with section 81 of the Airports Act 1996.

New Yatala South off-ramps open M1 motorists exiting at Yatala South are getting home sooner and safer after the new, southbound off-ramp opened today. The northbound off-ramp is expected to open next week.

Australia rises to Green Shipping Challenge at COP27 The Australian Government today joined other nations at the COP27 launch of a global pledge to clean up the international shipping industry, as the world reduces emissions in line with the Paris Agreement.

More than $18 million for emerging aviation technology partnerships The Australian Government has partnered with industry to ensure the take-up of emerging aviation technology in Australia, with more than $18 million awarded for 12 projects under the first round of the Emerging Aviation