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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

Cleaner emissions standards for trucks and buses The Albanese Government will introduce tighter noxious emissions standards for new trucks and buses, saving lives while preventing toxic air pollution and providing significant environmental and economic benefits for com

All aboard as new METRONET Airport Line opens The METRONET Airport Line is officially open with the very first train pulling out of High Wycombe Station this morning.