Senator the Hon Anthony Chisholm

Regional Queensland’s healthcare safety net has expanded further, with a new $31.8 million Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and LifeFlight aeromedical base now open in Mount Isa.

Motorists travelling between Mitchell and Bollon, in Queensland’s central south, can now enjoy more sealed road following the completion of a major bitumen upgrade on Bollon Road.

The Albanese and Finocchiaro governments are delivering greater education outcomes for remote students with the construction tender awarded for a new boarding facility in Tennant Creek.

The Albanese Government is urging Australians to put road safety first as National Driver Fatigue Week 2026 gets underway from 21-27 February.

The Albanese Government and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) have announced $4.4 million in grants will be dedicated to industry led projects aimed at improving road safety for the heavy vehicle industry.

As we head into the holiday season, Australians are being reminded that road safety starts with all of us – every single trip, every single time. 

The Albanese Government is continuing to boost road safety for truck drivers and travellers across the country, with six new projects announced under the Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (HVRA) initiative.

The Albanese Government and National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) are continuing to improve safety for everyone on Australia’s roads by funding 12 crucial industry-led projects through Round 10 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI…

The Albanese Government is investing nearly $25 million in funding for upgrades at 42 remote airports through round 11 of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program.

The Albanese Labor Government has announced a review into the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) is now underway, delivering on a 2025 election commitment.

The Australian Government’s Black Spots Program is improving pedestrian and driver safety in Central Queensland.