The Albanese Labor Government is Building Australia's future, investing in the transport infrastructure we need to support a growing nation.
The Government is investing in nationally significant infrastructure that creates jobs and economic opportunity, improves productivity and drives efficiency.
Our Budget investments will make Australia's road and rail networks stronger, safer and more efficient - which means more convenient commutes, less congestion and faster freight delivery.
The 2025-26 Budget delivers $17.1 billion for new and existing road and rail infrastructure projects through the Infrastructure Investment Program, supporting critical planning, construction and delivery. This includes:
- $7.2 billion for safety upgrades on the Bruce Highway in Queensland - the single largest investment ever into this nationally significant transport corridor.
- Over $2.3 billion for critical infrastructure upgrades in the growing Western Sydney region, including $1 billion to preserve the corridor for the South West Sydney Rail Extension and $500 million to upgrade Fifteenth Avenue.
- A further $465 million for New South Wales to plan for regional projects and fix notorious choke points, including $250 million to upgrade Mona Vale Road and $115 million to reduce travel times on Terrigal Drive.
- $2 billion to upgrade Sunshine Station in Victoria, a crucial project to deliver Melbourne Airport its first rail link.
- $1.1 billion to support upgrades along the Western Freeway in Victoria.
- $1 billion for the Road Blitz, a new package of works to increase capacity and improve efficiency in Melbourne's suburbs and surrounds.
- $350 million for the Westport - Kwinana Freeway Upgrades in Western Australia.
- $200 million to duplicate sections of the Stuart Highway from Darwin to Katherine in the Northern Territory.
- $200 million to upgrade the Arthur Highway in Tasmania.
- $125 million for the Curtis Road Level Crossing Removal in South Australia.
- $50 million towards upgrading the Monaro Highway in the Australian Capital Territory.
- A further $200 million to ensure the delivery of the Rockhampton Ring Road in Queensland.
- A further $70 million to seal the remaining 11 kilometres of unsealed pavement on the Kennedy Developmental Road between The Lynd and Hughenden in Queensland.
The Australian Government is committed to increasing road safety and productivity.
Funding has also increased substantially so that the Roads to Recovery Program will progressively rise to $1 billion per year, and Black Spot Program funding will reach $150 million per year. At least $200 million is also available each year under the new Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure program, to address current and emerging priorities in road infrastructure.
We are investing $16.9 million to support skills and training in the maritime industry. This includes $14.4 million over four years to provide access to training berths at sea, and $2.5 million for the Transport and Logistics Jobs and Skills Council to address training barriers.
As part of the Government's priorities for transport, we are providing $32.7 million in 2025-26 to support ongoing safety and regulatory services provided by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Our Government is making Australia's cities and regions even better places to live, building social infrastructure, connecting place and designing healthier, more liveable towns.
We're getting on with the job of delivering a better future for all Australians - helping build economic opportunity and thriving communities.
