Calling industry to help shape high-speed rail

The High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) has taken another step forward in planning for a high-speed rail network, with Registrations of Interest (ROIs) now open for industry engagement. 

05 July 2024

Media release

Local government achievements celebrated

The achievements of councils from across Australia have been given national recognition at the 38th National Awards for Local Government.

05 July 2024

Media release

Boosting Australia's housing supply

The Albanese Government is getting on with the job of building homes for Australia, with successful recipients announced under Stream 1 of the $1.5 billion Housing Support Program. 

05 July 2024

Media release

ABC Victoria Statewide Drive with Jane Nield
SUBJECTS: Local government week in Canberra, Budget pledges, housing development.

04 July 2024

Transcript

Albanese Government backs women in aviation

The Albanese Government continues to support a diverse and inclusive aviation industry, with four suppliers selected to deliver projects under the Women in the Aviation Industry initiative. 

04 July 2024

Media release

Speech - Australian Local Government Association 2024 National General Assembly
SUBJECTS: Infrastructure support, social infrastructure, housing pressure, net zero, inquiry into local government sustainability

03 July 2024

Speech

3AW Melbourne Drive with Heidi Murphy
SUBJECTS: Mediator's report on airport rail in Victoria, upgrade to Sunshine Station, state and federal joint funding.

28 June 2024

Transcript

Come and celebrate at Gympie Bypass community open day

The public is invited to register their interest ahead of a Community Open Day to celebrate the Bruce Highway Upgrade – Cooroy to Curra, Section D (Gympie Bypass) project.

The Community Open Day is planned for Saturday, 17 August 2024.

28 June 2024

Media release

Bringing local government leaders back to the table

The Albanese Government’s moves to bring local government back into the national conversation are expected to result in record attendance from councils at the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG) National…

28 June 2024

Media release

28 June 2024

Transcript

First tender released for upgrades to UTAS Stadium

A tender to deliver matchday facility upgrades at Launceston’s University of Tasmania (UTAS) Stadium has been released, marking a key milestone in the project.

28 June 2024

Media release

New funding to deliver more homes for Australia

The Albanese Labor Government’s Homes for Australia plan is delivering an additional $1 billion across the country to get homes built sooner.

28 June 2024

Media release

Airport Rail Link mediator recommends way forward

The Albanese Government has received the mediator’s report for the Melbourne Airport Rail Link.

27 June 2024

Media release

Transcript - Committee for Capital Cities, Canberra
SUBJECTS: Population of cities, urban policy, housing, infrastructure, planning reforms, climate change, Urban Precincts and Partnerships Program

27 June 2024

Speech

Width changes for safer freight vehicles

The Albanese Government and National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) are backing a safer, cleaner heavy vehicle industry by implementing the Safer Freight Vehicles reforms.

26 June 2024

Media release