Media releases

Statement on ministerial appointment I am honoured to have been sworn in as Federal Minister for Emergency Management, and to be reappointed as Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories.

Work starts on $36 million safety improvement package Work has started to deliver $36 million in road safety improvements on the Snowy Mountains Highway between the Hume Highway and the Princes Highway.

Construction begins on Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Centre The new Twelve Apostles Precinct Redevelopment is starting to take shape, with construction on the Visitor Experience Centre now well underway.

Investing in roads and rail to build Australia's future The Albanese Labor Government is Building Australia’s future, investing in the transport infrastructure we need to support a growing nation.

$25 million to drive the next stage of Barton Highway The Albanese Labor Government is Building Australia’s Future, investing an additional $25 million to plan future upgrades along the Barton Highway corridor. 

Three Martinsville bridge upgrades complete Martinsville is now home to safer and smoother transport links following the construction of three new bridges in the valley (southwest of Newcastle).

New lights switched on at JJ Connors Oval The lights are shining bright at Jindabyne’s JJ Connors Oval in time for the 2025 rugby union and rugby league seasons – thanks to $170,000 from the Albanese Government.

Extending CHRMAP community consultation The Australian Government will extend community consultation on the draft Coastal Hazards Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP) for Cocos (Keeling) Islands to 30 June 2025.

Major boost for roadworks in the Canberra-Queanbeyan region The Albanese Labor Government continues to partner with the Barr Government to improve the safety of highways in the Canberra and Queanbeyan-Palerang region, with $26.1 million in federal funding flowing to two priority upgrades.

Delivering more road safety improvements in Goulburn The Albanese Government is partnering with Goulburn Mulwaree Council to improve the safety of local roads, with $3.6 million in federal funding supporting the delivery of two new priority road upgrades.

$10 million for Cascade Pier upgrades The Australian Government is investing in Norfolk Island’s shipping needs, with a $10 million project to repair and raise the Cascade Pier apron, as well as supporting future freight containerisation.

Solar pools and libraries with first $50 million for bill busting upgrades Batteries to soak up excess solar at a council childcare centre, solar panels to cut bills for the local library and the community pool going all-electric are just some of the projects the Albanese Government is backing with its $100 million

Jamison Park netball courts renewed and ready to bounce into action The Albanese Government continues to partner with Penrith City Council to build high-priority local community infrastructure – with the upgrades to the netball courts now officially complete at Jamison Park in South Penrith.

Three new projects for Albury Wodonga The Albanese Government is partnering with all levels of government to Build Australia’s Future, with $7 million in federal funding supporting the delivery of recreational, tourism and education projects in the Albury Wodonga region.

Watergums Creek Bridge replacement complete Wonboyn residents are benefitting from improved access, safety and resilience following the completion of the new Watergums Creek Bridge.