Inland Rail - A new way forward

The Australian Government is getting on with implementing its response to the recommendations in Dr Kerry Schott AO’s report, The Delivery of Inland Rail: An Independent…

Heavy Vehicle Rest Area projects hitting the road

New and upgraded heavy vehicle rest areas are another step closer, with state, territory and local governments now able to apply for funding under the Australian Government’s Heavy Vehicle Rest Area initiative.

07 July 2023

Media release

Newcastle Airport international terminal upgrade gearing up for take-off

A funding agreement is now in place for the Australian Government’s $55 million election commitment towards upgrading international terminal facilities at Newcastle Airport.

06 July 2023

Media release

New chair appointed to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority

The Australian Government has today announced Captain Jeanine Drummond as the new Chair of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Board.

05 July 2023

Media release

Barwon Heads Road Upgrade completed ahead of schedule

Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are benefitting from safer, more reliable travel sooner than expected, with major works on the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade, south of Geelong, completed six months ahead of schedule.

05 July 2023

Media release

Growing Regions open for business

The Albanese Government’s new $600 million Growing Regions Program is now open for expressions of interest.

05 July 2023

Media release

Martinus Rail to deliver Inland Rail enhancement works between Albury and Parkes

The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to get Inland Rail back on track starting with completing the line between Beveridge in Victoria and Parkes in New South Wales by 2027.

04 July 2023

Media release

New Chief Executive Officer of the National Transport Commission

The Albanese Government has today announced the appointment of Mr Michael Hopkins as the National Transport Commission’s Chief Executive for a five-year term.

03 July 2023

Media release

$750 million for councils' local road and infrastructure priorities

The next funding phase of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program, totalling $750 million, is now available for councils across Australia to nominate projects.

03 July 2023

Media release

Chelsea Australian Garden now open at Olinda

The Albanese and Andrews Labor Governments officially opened Phillip Johnson’s re-creation of the Chelsea Flower Show award winning ‘Australian Garden’ at Olinda Golf Course.

02 July 2023

Media release

Rockhampton Ring Road construction contracts awarded

Construction of the first phase of the Rockhampton Ring Road project is on the way with contracts awarded to Bielby-BMD Joint Venture and Acciona-Fulton Hogan Joint Venture.

30 June 2023

Media release

Strengthening community engagement and wellbeing in our regions

The Albanese Labor Government continues to invest in regional, rural and remote communities to make them more resilient, sustainable and liveable.

28 June 2023

Media release

Transcript - radio interview - WSFM 101.7 with Phil O'Neill
SUBJECT: Western Sydney (Nancy 'Bird' Walton) International Airport

28 June 2023

Interview

Afternoon briefing, ABC TV
Subjects: Flight paths for Western Sydney, aircraft noise and new developments.

27 June 2023

Interview

Transcript - media conference
SUBJECTS: Preliminary flight paths for Western Sydney International Airport, Commonwealth Games infrastructure funding, western renewables link, roads funding.

27 June 2023

Interview