Media Releases

Strengthening Our Transport Ties With The European Union

Today in Rome I will be meeting with Antonio Tajani, Vice President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Transport, to progress an 'open skies' agreement with the European Union (EU) as well as a global framework for managing the aviation sector's carbon emissions.

Community Infrastructure Projects Open In Iconic Silverton

The Silverton Community now has access to new and improved community and visitor facilities with the official opening of four local infrastructure projects in Silverton today.

Community Infrastructure Projects Open In Horsham

Residents of Horsham in the Wimmera region in Victoria will soon be able to enjoy the benefits of nineteen community infrastructure projects, with eighteen officially opened today and another to be completed by the end of the year.

Final Works in Lead Up to Ipswich/Logan Interchange Completion

With completion of the $255 million Ipswich Motorway Upgrade: Ipswich/Logan Interchange project only days away, several final traffic changes will take place before its official commissioning on Sunday 29 November.
(Media release issued by Bernie Ripoll Federal Member for Oxley and Craig Wallace Queensland Minister for Roads.)

New Garden Playground Opened in Wodonga

The Wodonga community today celebrated the opening of the new Sumsion Gardens Playground in Belvoir Park.

Eastern Recreation Precinct Underway in Knox

The first sod was today turned to officially kick off works on Stage One of the highly anticipated $28 million Eastern Recreation Precinct project in Wantirna, about 25 kilometres East of the Melbourne CBD.

Celebrate New Interchange Linking Ipswich And Logan Motorways

The community is invited to join the celebration to mark the completion of the Ipswich/Logan Interchange project this weekend the first of three projects underway to be completed as part of the Federal Government's upgrade of the Ipswich Motorway.

Additional Airport Capacity For Sydney

The national economic interest dictates that Sydney will need additional airport capacity.

ARTC Board Appointments

Mr John Caldon has been appointed the new Chair of the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC), the wholly government owned company that manages the nation's interstate rail network.

A Metre Matters In Road Safety

A team of 27 cyclists have set off from Parliament House to ride the 830 kilometres to Melbourne, along the way raising money and awareness for a new road safety campaign being spearheaded by the Amy Gillett Foundation.

Victorian Rollout Of Keys2Drive

The Victorian rollout of keys2drive an innovative driver education program which will provide up to 50,000 free driving lessons to learner drivers and their parents has begun.

First Contract Awarded For Nagambie Bypass Work

The first of two major contracts for the construction of the Nagambie Bypass has been awarded, clearing the way for work to begin by the end of the year.

Unsafe Trailers Put on Notice with New Code of Practice

Importers and local manufacturers of unsafe trailers and caravans could face large fines under new safety standards that come into force today.

Economic Stimulus: Installation Of More Boom Gates In NSW

Over the coming fortnight work will start installing boom gates and other safety measures at a further eight priority level rail crossings in NSW, with funding coming from the Rudd Labor Governments Economic Stimulus Plan.

Pacific Highway Upgrade Continues To Move Forward

With construction of the Kempsey Bypass set to start within months, the Rudd and Rees Labor governments are wasting no time moving to finalise the planning and preconstruction work for the upgrade of the Pacific Highway between Frederickton and Eungai.

Hunter Expressway Moving Forward

The private sector consortium that will partner with the RTA to build the eastern section of the Hunter Expressway has been selected, clearing the way for construction work to begin early next year.

Kempsey Bypass: First Of Two Major Contracts Has Been Awarded

The private sector consortium that will partner with the RTA to prepare the site for the new Kempsey Bypass has been selected, clearing the way for work to begin early next year.

Work Underway On Newell Highway Blackspots

Work is now underway on safety upgrades totalling $1.2 million at four high risk intersections on the Newell Highway between Narrandera and West Wylong, with funding coming from the Rudd Labor Government's Economic Stimulus Plan.

Rudd Government Gives Wayside A $3 Million Lifeline

The Rudd Labor Government has agreed in principle to contribute $3 million towards the redevelopment of The Wayside Chapel, to ensure they can continue to provide their invaluable service to severely disadvantaged Sydney residents.

Participants Selected For Yeppen Flood Plain Study

The Australian engineering firm AECOM will partner with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads to undertake the Yeppen Flood Plan Study, with work now underway.

Economic Stimulus: Installation Of More Boom Gates In NSW

Work has started on installing boom gates and other safety measures at a further three priority level rail crossings in NSW, with funding coming from the Rudd Labor Government's Economic Stimulus Plan.

Safety Upgrades In Urunga And Nambucca Now Complete

Work is now complete on safety upgrades at two high risk black spots in Urunga and Nambucca, with funding having come from the Rudd Labor Government's Economic Stimulus Plan.

Tenders Called for Maldon to Dombarton Rail Link Study

Independent consultants interested in conducting the feasibility study into a possible rail line between Maldon and Port Kembla via Dombarton have until 4 December to register under the tender process being conducted by my Department.

Economic Stimulus: $291,000 For Nsw Central West Cycleways

Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would provide more than $291,000 for three bike path projects in the central west region of New South Wales.

New Preschool Room Opens At Yarrawong Childrens Centre

Anthony Albanese, Minister for Regional Development and Local Government, today officially opened the new preschool room at the Yarrawong Childrens Centre in Orange today.

Northparkes Oval Upgrade Open

Anthony Albanese, Minister for Regional Development and Local Government, today officially opened the Northparkes Oval upgrade in Parkes.

Dubbo's $1.1 Million Victoria Park Redevelopment Open

Anthony Albanese, Minister for Regional Development and Local Government, today officially opened the redevelopment of Victoria Park in Dubbo, which is worth nearly $1.1 million.

Long Term Plan For The Bells Line Of Road

A Long Term Strategic Corridor Plan will be developed for the Bells Line of Road, a move that will make sure this important road continues to service the transport needs of local communities.

A New National Voice On Road Safety

Seven top road safety experts have been appointed to the recently established National Road Safety Council, underscoring the Rudd Labor Governments efforts to bring a national focus to the major social problem of road trauma.

Single National Regulators For Transport To Cut Red Tape

Sweeping reforms to the way Australia regulates its vital transport sector is closer than ever before, with all the nations transport ministers today agreeing to arrangements for single national regulators in rail, maritime and heavy vehicles.

New National Standards For Taxi Drivers

Today the nations Transport Ministers have agreed to the establishment of new minimum standards in taxi driver training and competency.

Bruce Highway Upgrade Gets A Seal Of Approval

Motorists travelling along the busy stretch of the Bruce Highway between Uhlmann Road and Caboolture will enjoy a smoother ride, with upgrade works now complete.

Cairns Transport Options Released For Community Consultation

The Rudd and Bligh Labor Governments have today released three options for community consultation on addressing the future road and public transport needs of the Cairns region.

Stage One Of Great Northern Highway Upgrade Now Complete

The first stage of the Great Northern Highway Upgrade at Port Hedland has been completed two months ahead of schedule.

Perth Airport's Master Plan Approved

Today, I have approved Perth Airport's 2009 Master Plan which sets out its immediate multi-billion dollar investment plans as well as its strategic direction for the next 20 years.