Media releases

Government listening to experts on urban policy The Albanese Government has appointed the Chair and members that will form the new Urban Policy Forum.

Climate action, inclusivity and gender equality top of agenda at 11th APEC transportation ministerial meeting Transport Ministers from the Asia-Pacific are working towards a cleaner, more inclusive future in transport.

First stage of Illawarra Road upgrade completed The first stage of the $80 million upgrade to Illawarra Road, a key freight link between the Midland and Bass Highways, has been completed.  

Community representatives appointed to new Brisbane Aircraft Noise Group The first meeting of the new Brisbane Airport Community Airspace Advisory Board will be held today.

Grant helps encourage kids to stay safe walking to school The Australian Government is backing efforts to encourage kids to make safe and healthy choices on National Walk Safely to School Day, held on 19 May 2023.

Australia and Michigan collaborate for a stronger transport future The Governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer, and I have renewed and expanded cooperation between Australia and Michigan to work together to prepare for a transport future that is greener, safer, better connected and more

First track laid for METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension The first 2.7 kilometres of track has been laid on the METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension Project, which is set to transform Perth’s northern suburbs and give more than 150,000 residents transport options in and around Perth.

Charting course towards zero maritime emissions for Australia The Australian Government has committed to developing a Maritime Emissions Reduction National Action Plan to chart a practical green transition for our maritime sector, while also working with other nations on low and ze

Statement on the discovery of the MV Blythe Star Almost 50 years after its sinking, CSIRO has confirmed the location of the MV Blythe Star off the South West Cape of Tasmania.

Commitment to reducing transport emissions highlighted at APEC meeting Today I am travelling to the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Transportation Ministerial Meeting where I will highlight the Albanese Government’s commitments towards a cleaner, more inclusive and better-connected t

Major upgrade to SA's national freight routes An upgrade of three major highways will improve the safety and reliability of national freight routes in South Australia.

Budget 2023-24: New investment to support a better, safer future for Central Australia The Australian Government and Northern Territory Government are working together to deliver the next stage of the $250 million landmark plan for a Better, Safer Future for Central Australia to improve community safety, t

Budget 2023-24: Supporting a strong, secure and sustainable regional Australia From Townsville to Tennant Creek, Broome to Bendigo and Nhulunbuy to Newcastle – the Albanese Government is investing in people who call regional Australia home.

Budget 2023-24: Strengthening Australia's $120 billion infrastructure pipeline The 2023-24 Federal Budget delivers real nation building through a genuine review of Australia’s infrastructure investment pipeline, and bold new measures for Australia's cities and suburbs.

Guidelines released for new regional grants program Grant guidelines have now been released for the first round of the Australian Government’s new $600 million Growing Regions Program, with expressions of interest to open on July 5 this year.