$50 million for further upgrades to Monaro Highway

The Albanese Labor Government is building Australia’s future, investing in the transport infrastructure Canberrans need to support a growing city. 

Since coming to government, we’ve been backing Canberra – upgrading roads, investing in light rail and building bike paths and walkways to make journeys safer, smoother and more enjoyable. 

We’re investing another $53.5 million as part of the 2025-26 Federal Budget

$258 million for critical Northern Territory highways

The Albanese Government is building the Northern Territory’s future, today announcing a $200 million investment to upgrade the Stuart Highway.

The Stuart Highway is the major highway running north to south through the heart of Australia. Extending approximately 2,700 kilometres, it is a critical

$690 million for critical road projects in South Australia

The Albanese Labor Government is building Australia’s future, and investing in the transport infrastructure that South Australians need.  

The 2025-2026 Federal Budget delivers funding for three new projects

$29 million set aside for Queensland roads and rail crossings

Roads and rail crossings across Queensland will receive important safety upgrades thanks to almost $29 million in new Albanese Government funding. 

$14.6 million will go towards 50 high-

Construction begins on Light Rail Stage 2A

The start of construction on Light Rail Stage 2A paves the way for three new light rail stops at Edinburgh Avenue, City South and Commonwealth Park.

17 February 2025

In brief:

• The next stage of the ACT’s light rail project is called Stage 2A.
• Construction on Stage 2A has begun.
• Three new stops will extend light rail from the city to Commonwealth Park.

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Construction has begun on Light Rail Stage 2A – building three new stops

More than $400 million in road safety funding en route for NSW

Hundreds of road safety projects are rolling out across New South Wales, in a more than $400 million blitz designed to reduce road trauma and save lives.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the Australian and NSW Governments were working tirelessly to ensure works start immediately and are completed by June to get people home sooner and safer.

“As someone who proudly lives, works and has

Infrastructure Australia's 2021 Priority List welcomed

The Australian Government has welcomed today’s release of Infrastructure Australia’s (IA) 2021 update to its Infrastructure Priority List, showcasing the Government’s commitment to deliver nation-defining infrastructure while helping inform future investment priorities for all levels of government.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the Priority List seamlessly couples with Australia’s infrastructure-led economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The Priority List drew on 124 new submissions

More than 100 road projects set to benefit local communities in Victoria

More than 100 road safety projects are about to start rolling out across Victoria, in a $245 million road improvement blitz designed to reduce road trauma and save lives.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack and Victorian Minister for Roads and Road Safety Ben Carroll announced that the first tranche of the jointly-funded projects would start later this month.

The upgrades will be delivered across Victoria