Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts

Connecting Australians

Empowering Regions

Enriching Communities

Our work connects and enriches every Australian community, underpins our economy and society, and empowers our regions. We provide policy advice and deliver programs, projects and services in the infrastructure, transport, communications, sport and arts sectors, supporting our regions and territories.

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10 Nov 2026

Surplus devices to support digital inclusion

The new Tech Reuse for Good Charter will help refurbished digital devices reach Australians who need them most.

06 Nov 2026

Building a trailer at home? Here’s what to know before you hit the road

Whether you’re drawing up plans or already putting your trailer together, knowing the requirements early can help you avoid a hold-up at registration.

A small enclosed white trailer with its rear door open, packed with camping and fishing gear, parked behind an SUV on grass among trees. Storage containers, a fishing net and towels hang inside the door, with fishing rods and a bag on the ground nearby.

05 Nov 2026

Safer journeys for Melbourne’s south-east

The Thompsons Road and Berwick-Cranbourne Road intersection is open 7 months early after a major safety upgrade to improve traffic flow.

03 Nov 2026

Beams Road upgrade improves northside travel for Brisbane locals

Main road works on Beams Road in Brisbane’s north are complete, improving traffic flow and making journeys safer.

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Consultations

Review of the credit card ban for online wagering

We're seeking feedback on the credit card ban for online wagering.

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29 Oct 2026 11:00 AEDT

27 Nov 2026 23:59 AEDT

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2026 New Generic Top-level Domain (gTLD) Program – Consultation on applied-for domains

We’re seeking your views on proposed new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) that have been applied for under the 2026 New gTLD Program managed by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). A top-level domain (TLD) refers to the letters after the last dot in a web address, for example .com, .org or .info.

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08 Oct 2026 12:00 AEDT

26 Feb 2027 11:59 AEDT

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