Media releases

Regional railway level crossings to be upgraded The October Federal Budget confirmed the Australian Government will invest $180 million starting this financial year to make railway level crossings safer in regional areas nationwide.

Contract awarded to build New Dubbo Bridge Abergeldie has been selected as the successful contractor to build the New Dubbo Bridge across the Wambuul-Macquarie River, the floodplain and the adjoining road construction.

Honouring our commitments to regional Australia The Albanese Government wants Australia’s regions to thrive and the Budget delivers investment in regional Australia that helps build a better future.

Investing in Australia's future Infrastructure is critical to building the nation we all want and the Albanese Government’s Budget investments in infrastructure deliver the best outcome for the Australian people now and into the future.

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.