Media releases

Community celebrates as METRONET Ellenbrook Line officially open People in Perth’s north east are finally connected to affordable, world-class public transport, with the METRONET Ellenbrook Line officially opening today – marking the biggest expansion of Perth’s rail network in more than 16 years.

Kicking goals: Clarendon Vale Oval set for an uplift Federal Member for Franklin Julie Collins today announced that the Albanese Labor Government will invest $2.2 million in the Clarendon Vale Oval Pavilion Reconstruction and Sports Lighting project in Tasmania.

Funding to support Victorian suburbs to thrive The Albanese Government is making Melbourne an even better place to live, today announcing over $129 million for 26 projects in the city and surrounding suburbs.

Strategic Fleet Pilot tender closes The Strategic Fleet Pilot tender closed on 29 November and proposals are now being evaluated as part of a competitive, open and transparent procurement process.

Funding to support New South Wales suburbs to thrive The Albanese Government is making local suburbs in greater Sydney even better places to live, today announcing just over $61 million for 15 projects in the city and surrounding area.

Funding to support Western Australian suburbs to thrive The Albanese Government is making Perth and its surrounding areas even better places to live, today announcing just over $79 million for 13 projects in the state.

ECU City campus reaches new heights Construction of Perth's first fully comprehensive, inner-city university has reached a major milestone, with the $853 million Edith Cowan University (ECU) City campus reaching its full structural height.

Smart freeway ready for operations Perth's newest smart freeway will be formally switched on, on Sunday, 22 December - providing commuters with faster and safer journeys.

Housing boost for Western Australia The Albanese Government is boosting Western Australia’s housing supply by investing in critical infrastructure that will unlock up to 28,000 more homes across the state. 

Vehicle standards review now underway The Albanese Government will shortly commence a review of the Australian Design Rules – our legislated road vehicle standards – including to consider regulatory barriers to the supply of electric vehicles to the Australian market.

Housing boost for South Australia The Albanese Government is boosting South Australia’s housing supply by investing in critical infrastructure that will unlock almost 4000 more homes across the state.  

New Bridgewater Bridge continues to take shape Work to build Tasmania’s largest ever transport infrastructure project is surging ahead, with the new Bridgewater Bridge reaching another major milestone.

Green light for community projects in Adelaide The Albanese Government is making Adelaide and its surrounds even better places to live, rolling out an urban community infrastructure program to elevate South Australian suburbs. 

Walk among the clouds on the officially opened Snowies Alpine Walk A new multi-day hiking trail through the breathtaking alpine scenery of southern New South Wales is complete and ready for adventure, with the entire Snowies Alpine Walk in Kosciuszko National Park officially opened on the afternoon of Monday 2 De

A more competitive Sydney Airport is on its way The Albanese Government has today passed the most significant reforms to slot management at Sydney Airport in 25 years, setting the scene for a more competitive aviation sector.