The Federal election was called on 28 March 2025. As this website is hosted by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, the site will only be updated with material in line with the Caretaker Conventions. Please note that the content of this site relates to the Australian Government’s existing policy.

Investing in Our Communities (Addendum number 2)

Aviation Green Paper

The Aviation Green Paper, released on 7 September 2023, marks an important stage in developing the Aviation White Paper which will set the policy direction for the aviation sector out to 2050.

Through the Green Paper, the Government sought feedback on aviation matters, including:

10 Jul 2023

BetStop to launch 21 August

The National Self-Exclusion Register for online wagering, or BetStop, provides individuals, particularly those who may be vulnerable to harm, the opportunity to self-exclude themselves from betting.

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07 Jul 2023

Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas initiative now open for applications

State, territory and local governments are now able to apply for funding for new and upgraded heavy vehicle rest areas under the Australian Government’s Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas (HVRA) initiative.

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07 Jul 2023

The Growing Regions Program is now open!

Express your interest today to help grow your community with grants of up to $15 million to support projects building or upgrading community infrastructure.

Regional town pedestrian crossing

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Australia's transport emissions

Roads

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Tasmanian transport schemes

The links below provide information on the operation, background, purpose and funding of programmes which are aimed at providing financial assistance for cost associated with moving eligible non-bulk goods and passenger vehicles by sea. The amount of assistance for eligible non-bulk goods is based on the difference between the freight costs of moving the goods by sea and the notional freight costs of moving them by road over an equivalent distance.

Part X (International Liner Shipping)

The Department is responsible for the regulation of international liner cargo shipping under Part X of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Part X). Amongst other objectives, Part X aims to ensure that Australian exporters and importers have continued access to regular and reliable liner cargo shipping services at internationally competitive freight rates.

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