The Hon Michael McCormack MP

Australians living in regional, rural and remote Australia will be better connected with vital air services following the Federal Government’s $9 million investment across 45 projects.

The jointly funded $250 million Great Western Highway Safety upgrade between Katoomba and Lithgow has been delivered, with safety works at Blackheath now complete.

Infrastructure Australia has given its tick of approval to two Western Australian rail infrastructure projects, which will create more than 9,000 job opportunities and provide a welcome boost to the economy.

Australian truck owners and operators will save hundreds of dollars a year following the Federal Government’s decision to freeze the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge at current levels. 

The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) will be led by Mr Mark Campbell for the next five years following his appointment as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.

The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government has committed up to $48 million to co-fund the construction of the Western Irrigation Network in Victoria.

Investment in key inland freight corridors is poised to boost road construction jobs for regional Queensland communities.

The Australian Government has today welcomed the announcement by Infrastructure Australia that the Port Botany Rail Line Duplication and Cabramatta Passing Loop projects have been recognised as priority projects.

The Australian Government has acted again to ensure the movement of critical freight such as agricultural produce, medicines and medical equipment can continue.

Motorists are enjoying safer and faster journeys on the New England Highway as work on the Scone bypass wraps up six months ahead of the revised delivery schedule.

The opportunity to drive the future of road safety innovation and technology is here, with applications for Round 1 of the Australian Government’s $12 million Road Safety Innovation Fund now open.

Thirty-three dangerous crash sites in Western Australia will be fixed under the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s Black Spot Program over the next 12 months.

Australia’s zoos and aquariums will receive a much-needed funding lifeline, with the Federal Government today unveiling a $94.6 million support package to help them get through the COVID-19 crisis.

The Federal and Queensland Governments are calling for public consultation on the draft Terms of Reference for an independent panel of expert hydrologists and engineers to inform the proposed flood modelling and structural design of the Inland…

The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government is continuing to work closely with the construction sector during this unprecedented pandemic to ensure longevity and job creation throughout and on the other side of COVID-19.