The Hon Catherine King MP

The Master Plan 2045 for Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport has been approved, recognising the airport’s ongoing role as a critical domestic and international gateway to Australia’s largest city.

Planning and preparatory work for key freight rail upgrades and a new grade separation in Perth's south is underway to support the future Westport container terminal in Kwinana.

Vital transport infrastructure upgrades to accommodate the increased activity being driven by South Australia’s burgeoning defence industry have now commenced.

This year the message for Rail Safety Week is simple: don’t risk the rails.

Held between 10-16 August this year, Rail Safety Week reminds and encourages safe behaviours on and around our rail networks.

The delays and disruptions we have seen at Sydney Airport over the last three days have been unacceptable and have caused significant disruption to passengers, staff and airlines.
 

Direct flights from Western Sydney to South East Asia are on the way, with Vietjet signing on to fly from the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI). 

The Albanese and Cook Labor Governments have today confirmed construction of the new Fremantle Traffic Bridge is progressing ahead of schedule, with the project on track to fully open to road users later this year.

From 6am on Sunday morning, the first passengers will board a tram service from Burleigh Heads, marking a major transport milestone for the Gold Coast. 

The first sod has been turned on a new multi-million dollar shared pathway today, that will connect Mannering Park, Kingfisher Shores and Chain Valley Bay and enhance local cycling and walking in the region.

The Albanese Government is continuing to crack down on the sale of unsafe e‑bikes to protect consumers and the community.

Key intersection improvements are now underway to deliver safer and more efficient roads for Queenslanders as part of the Brisbane Valley Highway Upgrade Program.

Clear disability standards for Australia’s aviation industry are closer to reality, with a consultation paper outlining draft standards released today.

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Good morning, it is a pleasure to join you today for this year’s Australian Aviation Summit.