The Hon Kristy McBain MP

The Albanese Government is taking another step to restore local democracy on Norfolk Island, in line with community aspirations, by establishing a Norfolk Island Assembly, not by ordinance, but under primary legislation.

Changes to the National Capital Plan have been approved to provide the opportunity for high-quality urban renewal and boost housing availability in the ACT as part of a new Hume Circle Precinct.

An important milestone has been reached on the Bruce Highway between Dohles Rocks Road and Anzac Avenue (in Brisbane's north), with the centre median widening works complete.

Works are about to start on the Cairns Western Arterial Road upgrade, to get Far North Queensland residents and tourists to their destination sooner and safer, with the early works contractor now confirmed.

The $381 million Muswellbrook Bypass (northwest of Newcastle) is powering forward with early work well underway and a refined design to deliver safer journeys, faster freight movements and better outcomes for the local community.

Healthcare workers will benefit from new purpose-built accommodation with construction of 21 units at Albury Hospital now complete, delivering a major boost for the border region’s health workforce.

The Albanese Government has appointed two new part-time members to the National Capital Authority Board for a period of five years.

Australia and India are building on a long-standing space partnership by collaborating on India’s landmark Gaganyaan Human Spaceflight Program.

The Australian Government has been advised by Telstra that there is an outage affecting a large number of mobile calls and connections. 

Work is set to commence on the Orange Regional Sporting Precinct athletics zone, delivering a modern, competition-grade facility for athletes and spectators across the region.

Work is now complete on critical road safety improvements to the Snowy Mountains Highway intersection at Black Creek Road in Adelong.