Media releases

Restoring integrity to regional funding The Government will deliver two new regional programs in the 2022-23 October Budget to invest in much needed community infrastructure in way that is transparent, fairer and more sustainable.

Light rail extension from Broadbeach to Burleigh breaks ground, supporting over 700 good jobs Major construction is underway on Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 (GCLR3), with upgrades to the Southport depot and essential underground services in Broadbeach and Mermaid Beach.

Strategic Fleet Taskforce launched The Australian Government has today appointed a new taskforce to guide the establishment of Australia’s Maritime Strategic Fleet, which will strengthen our economic sovereignty and improve national security.

Australian Government on board with Cairns Marine Precinct expansion The Australian Government will contribute $150 million towards the $300 million expansion of the Cairns Marine Precinct.

Board members appointed to Heavy Vehicle Regulator Patrick Conlon has been appointed to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Board, bringing vast transport and infrastructure experience that will support the regulator’s critical work in ensuring a safe, efficient and productive heavy vehicl

$660 million infrastructure boost for South Australia In the 2022-23 Federal Budget, the Australian Government is delivering on $660 million of election commitments for vital infrastructure projects in South Australia.     

$9.6 billion infrastructure boost for Australia In the 2022-23 Federal Budget, the Australian Government is delivering on $9.6 billion of election commitments for vital infrastructure projects across Australia.

$1 billion infrastructure boost for NSW The Australian Government is delivering on $1 billion of election commitments for vital infrastructure projects in New South Wales in the October budget.

$2.57 billion infrastructure boost for Victoria In the 2022-23 Federal Budget, the Australian Government is delivering on $2.57 billion of election commitments for vital infrastructure projects across Victoria.

$2.5 billion infrastructure boost for the Northern Territory In the 2022-23 Federal Budget, the Australian Government is delivering on almost $2.5 billion of election commitments for vital infrastructure projects in the Northern Territory.

$670 million infrastructure boost for Western Australia In the 2022-23 Federal Budget, the Australian Government is delivering on $670 million of election commitments for vital infrastructure projects in Western Australia.

$685 million infrastructure boost for Tasmania In the 2022-23 Federal Budget, the Australian Government is delivering on $685 million of election commitments for vital infrastructure projects in Tasmania.

$1.47 billion infrastructure boost for Queensland In the 2022-23 Federal Budget, the Australian Government is delivering on $1.47 billion of election commitments for vital infrastructure projects in Queensland.

$6.7 million Carrick Hill visitor centre plans revealed The final design for the exciting new $6.7 million Carrick Hill Visitors Centre Pavilion has been revealed.

Real-world vehicle fuel testing program launches Under our Powering Australia Plan, the Albanese Government is providing $14 million to the Australian Automobile Association over the next four years to test the real-world fuel usage of a range of popular cars, SUVs and