The Hon Kristy McBain MP

Mr Speaker, as Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, I rise to outline the Albanese Government’s vision for a more prosperous, resilient and sustainable regional Australia.

The Albanese Labor Government’s 2026-27 Budget investment builds on our work to deliver the transport and community infrastructure that Australians need.

Important road upgrades are now complete on the Bellarine Peninsula, improving safety for the thousands of motorists who travel through the area every day.

The Albanese Government is continuing to deliver for regional communities, with more than $23 million committed to four Victorian projects under the latest round of the $400 million regional Precincts and Partnerships Program (rPPP).…

Bluff Bridge is now open to the public, delivering a safer and more flood-resilient connection for motorists along Orara Way in northeast New South Wales.

The Wynnum Road and Hemmant Tingalpa Road intersection has been upgraded, improving safety and traffic flow for residents, commuters and businesses in Tingalpa and Brisbane’s eastern suburbs.

The Albanese Government has committed $553,700 to address safety on Canberra roads under the Australian Capital Territory’s 2025-26 Black Spot Program funding round.

Bega Valley Shire Council invites the community to celebrate the official opening of the upgraded Ian Horton Pavilion at George Brown Oval in Eden on Sunday 10 May at 12pm.

The Albanese Government has committed $48 million to address safety at 60 locations across Victoria under the 2026-27 Black Spot Program funding round.

One of Maitland’s busiest roads is set for a major upgrade, with over $14 million worth of improvements getting underway next month along Haussman Drive, Thornton (northwest of Newcastle).

The critical upgrade to East Seaham Road (north of Newcastle) is complete following $7.2 million of funding by the Australian Government, New South Wales Government and Port Stephens Council.

New traffic signals and pedestrian crossings are set to be turned on next week at the Brooker Highway’s Montrose Foreshore intersection, northwest of Hobart.

Mission Beach – part of the Cassowary Coast in Far North Queensland – is celebrating the official opening of its revitalised town centre.