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.

Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the infrastructure, transport and communications sectors.

26 Mar 2025

More funding for emergency community Wi-Fi services

The Australian Government is extending and expanding its Strengthening Telecommunications Against Natural Disasters (STAND) program.

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25 Mar 2025

2025–26 Federal Budget released

Find out more about infrastructure, transport, communications and the arts investment through the Federal Budget.

Budget 2025–26 logo with Australian Government crest, and the words To find out more visit infrastructure.gov.au/budget
18 Mar 2025

2025 National Awards for Local Government open for voting

Vote now for the most outstanding council project across 13 categories.

Diwali Night Markets, Alice Springs Town Council, NT
18 Mar 2025

Locking in future rail links to connect south west Sydney to new airport

The Australian Government has announced a $1 billion investment to secure future rail corridors between Leppington and Bradfield, and Bradfield and Macarthur.

Leppington Station – photo courtesy of Transport for NSW.
12 Mar 2025

Request for Information opens for WSI Noise Insulation Program

Eligible suppliers in the building and construction industry are encouraged to submit a response to a Request for Information.

Construction worker measuring window frame
11 Mar 2025

Updated Terms of Endorsement for the .au Domain Administration (auDA)

The Australian Government’s Terms of Endorsement for auDA have been updated to ensure Australia continues to be well-placed to support an open, free, secure and interoperable global Internet.

Map of Australia with a number of connection points highlighted symbolising how the internet connects us.
05 Mar 2025

Release of the Community Broadcasting Sector Sustainability Review findings report

The review explores how best to support this sector to become more sustainable.

Man and woman wearing headphones and talking into microphones.
27 Feb 2025

ICANN offers support for non-profits, NGOs, charities and First Nations organisations to manage a piece of the Internet

Would your organisation be interested in managing your own Generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) – a new version of a domain like dot.com or dot.org?

Domain names floating on a blue background.
27 Feb 2025

Heavy vehicle rest area to be built in Western Sydney

A new heavy vehicle rest area will be built at Eastern Creek, so truck drivers can take a break and stay safe.

Truck driver with hands on steering wheel
26 Feb 2025

Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation to improve outdoor mobile coverage across Australia

The Australian Government will expand the existing universal services framework to include a Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation.

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