- 16
JUL
2010
Funding Local Government Reform in TasmaniaThe Gillard Labor Government will provide up to $1.42 million for three major projects in Tasmania to support local government reform in Tasmania.
- 16
JUL
2010
Funding Local Government Reform in QueenslandThe Gillard Labor Government will provide up to $2.7 million to support the development of asset and infrastructure management plans for 61 councils across Queensland.
- 16
JUL
2010
Funding Local Government Reform in New South WalesThe Gillard Labor Government will provide up to $3.25 million to support three collaborative local government reform projects in New South Wales.
- 16
JUL
2010
Australian Green Infrastructure Council - Advancing Sustainability In InfrastructureThe Gillard Labor Government has approved $100,000 in funding for the Australian Green Infrastructure Council's (AGIC) development of a Sustainability Rating Scheme.
- 16
JUL
2010
Major Project Facilitation Status: Border Railway ProjectIn recognition of its potential as a nationally significant piece of infrastructure, I've granted Major Project Facilitation (MPF) status to the Border Railway Project being advanced by the Australian Transport and Energy Corridor Ltd (ATEC).
- 06
JUL
2010
International Air Services Commission AppointmentStephen Bartos has been appointed a new Member of the International Air Services Commission (IASC).
- 06
JUL
2010
Hobart Airport's Master Plan ApprovedI have approved Hobart Airport's 2010 Master Plan which sets out its strategic direction and intended uses for the next 20 years.
- 13
JUL
2010
Green Light For Kangaroo Island Ecotourism InfrastructureThe Gillard Labor Government will deliver more than $2.6 million to upgrade vital infrastructure at the Kangaroo Island community camping and day visitor sites.
- 09
JUL
2010
Australian Plan to Improve Vehicle Safety Adopted at UNAn Australian Government proposal to help save lives by improving the safety of cars in side crashes with narrow objects like poles and trees has been agreed to by the United Nations' vehicle regulatory body.
- 09
JUL
2010
Australia's Nominee Wins International Bravery AwardI'm pleased to announce a Fijian involvement in the Australian-coordinated rescue of two crew members from the sunken yacht Sumatra II off the Queensland coast in May 2009 has been honoured with a prestigious international commendation.
- 07
JUL
2010
ARTC Board AppointmentsMs Gillian Brown has been appointed to the Board of the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC), the wholly government owned company that manages the nation's interstate rail network.
- 07
JUL
2010
Gillard Labor Government to Invest in Cairns' FutureThe Gillard Labor Government has thrown its support behind a world class cultural precinct for Cairns, pledging up to $40 million over two years to help fund the construction of a performing arts centre.
- 07
JUL
2010
Building Cairns' Transport FutureFederal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese today joined with the Queensland Main Roads Minister Craig Wallace to release a thirty year transport blueprint for Cairns and confirm work to deliver on its vision is set to start as early as this year.
- 06
JUL
2010
Construction of Kempsey Bypass is full steam aheadMinister Assisting the Prime Minister for Government Service Delivery Senator Mark Arbib today joined NSW Roads Minister David Borger on the mid North Coast to turn the first sod on the new Kempsey Bypass.
- 06
JUL
2010
Moorabbin Airport Master Plan ApprovedI have approved Moorabbin Airport's 2010 Master Plan which sets out its strategic direction and intended uses over the coming two decades.
- 05
JUL
2010
Tenders Called: Barton Highway - Gounyan Curves RealignmentConstruction companies interested in undertaking the work necessary to improve safety along the Gounyan Curves section of the Barton Highway have until 14 July to submit their best bid under the tender process being managed by the RTA.
- 02
JUL
2010
Infrastructure Australia's Updated National Priority ListI welcome the release of Infrastructure Australia's updated National Priority List - the pipeline of projects it considers key to a stronger economy and dealing with the challenges of sustainable population growth, export bottlenecks, urban congestion and climate change.
- 01
JUL
2010
Canberra's Black Spots Undergo Safety UpgradesThe busy intersection joining Northbourne Avenue, Antill Street and Mouat Street is one of 15 Black Spots on ACT roads to benefit from priority upgrades thanks to a $2.4 million investment by the Federal Labor Government.
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