TRANSCRIPT: PRESS CONFERENCE Canberra, 1 April 2019
Subjects: Infrastructure Budget; congestion-busting projects; Labor’s climate policy; election campaign; electric cars; Federal Budget.
TRANSCRIPT: PRESS CONFERENCE Canberra, 1 April 2019
Subjects: Infrastructure Funding; Hinkler Regional Deal.
INVESTING IN THE HINKLER REGIONAL DEAL
The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government is investing $172.9 million to the Hinkler Regional Deal to support initiatives that will boost economic growth and create more job opportunities in the region.
INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD APPOINTMENT
The Australian Government has announced the appointment of Rod Hook to the Board of Infrastructure Australia (IA).
‘ROSI’ FUTURE FOR KEY TASMANIAN ROAD CORRIDORS
Better and less congested freight connections across Tasmania are on the way thanks to upgrades under the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) initiative.
$60 MILLION TO REPLACE SWAN HILL BRIDGE
The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government has committed $60 million to replace the Swan Hill Bridge in northwest Victoria as part of its investment in a safer and more efficient freight corridor between Echuca and Robinvale
AVIATION TRAINING BOOSTED BY INCREASED VET LOANS
Aviation students planning to become commercial pilots have been given a massive boost to their career prospects thanks to the Liberal and Nationals’ Government.
LIBS & NATS’ $100 MILLION BOOST FOR REGIONAL AIRPORTS
The Liberals and Nationals have committed up to $100 million to upgrade regional airports across Australia.
FEDS BOOST FREIGHT ROADS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
The Liberals and Nationals have committed $220 million to upgrade three critical South Australian freight corridors through the Roads of Strategic Importance Initiative.
INLAND RAIL DRIVING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES
The Federal Government is taking action to drive long-term employment and economic opportunities in regional communities by building the Inland Rail.