Date announced for first train services on METRONET Yanchep rail extension

In a major milestone for the METRONET program, the Australian and Western Australian governments have today announced passenger train services on the new Yanchep Rail Extension will formally commence on Monday 15 July.

23 April 2024

Media release

Riverside Revitalisation Project opened

Prime Minister Albanese has officially opened Mackay’s Riverside Revitalisation Project which has transformed the former industrial precinct into a destination locals and visitors alike can explore and enjoy.

22 April 2024

Media release

Shepparton FoodShare gets new home

Shepparton FoodShare, a local service providing food to those in need, will soon have a purpose-built home thanks to support from the Allan and Albanese Labor governments.

19 April 2024

Media release

Making some noise for safer vehicles

Pedestrians will soon be safer around quiet cars, trucks and buses travelling at low speeds with the Albanese Government introducing a new design rule to make electric vehicles safer.

19 April 2024

Media release

18 April 2024

Speech

Funding approved for critical Blue Mountains roads

The Albanese Government has approved redirected funding to upgrade two vital Blue Mountains transport networks – Megalong Valley Road and Railway Parade.

16 April 2024

Media release

Track upgrades for better Shepparton Line trips

The Albanese and Allan Labor governments are giving Goulburn Valley passengers smoother and more reliable journeys - completing major track upgrades between Shepparton and Seymour.

16 April 2024

Media release

Transcript - CEDA Infrastructure Conference - Interview, Diane Smith-Gander
SUBJECTS: Future Made In Australia, Productivity, Inland Rail, Infrastructure Australia, Melbourne Airport Rail, Disability access in airports, Net Zero, Infrastructure Policy Statement, Housing Support Program

15 April 2024

Transcript

Keynote address to the 2024 CEDA Infrastructure conference
SUBJECTS: Infrastructure investment, BITRE construction figures, infrastructure reforms, inland rail, Independent Strategic Review, Roads to Recovery, Infrastructure Policy Statement, investment in transformative projects.

12 April 2024

Speech

Millions in funding for new PCYC Caboolture

Construction of a new Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) in Caboolture is officially underway – with the Albanese Government today announcing it will deliver $10 million towards this high-impact project…

11 April 2024

Media release

Transcript - Press Conference - Western Sydney International Airport
SUBJECTS: Sod turning ceremony for business precinct at Western Sydney International Airport

11 April 2024

Transcript

Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue Airport City Summit 2024
SUBJECTS: 1,000 days to Western Sydney International Airport, business and economic growth, Commonwealth’s broader investments across the region, Moorebank Intermodal Precinct, net-zero elements of the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport

11 April 2024

Speech

Transcript - Radio 2GB Sydney - Ben Fordham Live with Mark Levy
SUBJECTS: Western Sydney Airport to open in 1,000 days, fuel efficiency standards, disaster relief and road repairs in the Megalong Valley

11 April 2024

Transcript

Sebastopol Community Hub transformation about to begin

A new community hub is set to bring enormous benefit to Sebastopol by rejuvenating and transforming an existing outdated facility.

11 April 2024

Media release

Transcript - Media Conference - Caboolture, Qld
SUBJECTS: Opening of Bruce Highway upgrade at Caboolture, funding for Brisbane Olympics, Sunshine Coast railway, Coomera Connector, Building Products Industry Council (BPIC), jail time for young offenders, expanding laws governing proceeds of crime,
treaty process, alternative western Bruce Highway route, speed cameras, Gold Coast rail stage four.

10 April 2024

Transcript