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Ministerial Responsibilities
On 3 December 2007, Anthony Albanese was sworn in as Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.
He is also the Leader of the House.
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News Updates
01 Dec 2009
Over $1 million in Infrastructure opened in Wagga Wagga
Four community infrastructure projects in the Riverina town of Wagga Wagga were officially opened today – the Botanic Gardens Precinct development, the Belling Park Basketball Half Court, the Rural Villages Recreation Initiative and the Menshed Developm
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01 Dec 2009
Australia maintains role on world maritime body
Australia has retained its seat on the governing body of the international organisation charged with lifting safety standards in the shipping industry and protecting the world’s oceans from marine pollution.
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30 Nov 2009
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 s
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16 Nov 2008
A New Nation Building Partnership with Local Government- Sun Herald
This week Australians will witness a historic meeting in Canberra between their national government and over 400 of the nation’s mayors and shire presidents.
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12 Nov 2008
Draft plan of Nudgee Interchange upgrade released
Public comment has been invited on a draft plan for the upgrade of a three-kilometre section of the Gateway Motorway that includes the Nudgee Road interchange.
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25 Oct 2008
New challenges mean new chances for all Australians
Australia's vast size, climate, population distribution and distance from the rest of the world have always presented us with significant infrastructure challenges.
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Media Releases, Interview Transcripts and Speeches
15 Aug 2010
Abbott shuns Sydney’s infrastructure needs
With less than a week to go until polling day, Tony Abbott is still refusing to outline his alternative ‘real action’ plan for Sydney’s infrastructure needs.
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12 Aug 2010
Tony Abbott continues to say no to Western Sydney
The emergence of an election flyer produced by the high profile Coalition Candidate for Bennelong claiming he would ‘fight for’ the Parramatta to Epping Rail Link as part of his ‘real action plan’ leaves Tony Abbott isolated in his opposition to t
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11 Aug 2010
Work starts on Hunter Expressway
The start of major construction work on the new Hunter Expressway is the culmination of the community’s twenty year campaign for better road infrastructure to support the Hunter’s continued growth.
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10 Aug 2010
Pacific Highway – Sapphire to Woolgoolga duplication gets underway
Anthony Albanese, Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport today turned the first sod to mark the start of major construction on the $700 million Sapphire to Woolgoolga duplication of the Pacific Highway.
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05 Aug 2010
Greens jump on board after high speed train leaves station
Anthony Albanese today welcomed the Greens’ support for the Gillard Labor Government’s feasibility study into high speed rail and dismissed as ridiculous their claim to have a monopoly on a proposal that was first put forward nearly 30 years ago.
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05 Aug 2010
Moving forward with high speed rail
A re-elected Gillard Labor Government will undertake a detailed feasibility and corridor study to determine the economic viability of, and identify potential routes for, a high speed rail network on the east coast of Australia.
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