The federal opposition has continued on its election commitments, now pledging to restore the 80:20 funding model between federal and state governments for significant road projects if elected.
Shadow
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Opposition promises $840 million for Adelaide freight bypass
Federal opposition leader Peter Dutton has announced the Coalition, if elected on May 3, will contribute $840 million to deliver the greater Adelaide Freight Bypass.
The Coalition says the bypass would
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ATA calls on next government to support safer and longer trucks
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has continued its federal election priorities, calling on the next elected government to support safer and longer trucks on the nation’s roads.
As part of measures
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HVIA criticises lack of heavy vehicle focus in federal budget
The Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) is the first transport industry body to speak out about the federal budget handed down this week, calling on the government to do more to support local heavy
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Governments announces $27 million to make Ridgley Highway safer for truckies
The federal government has announced it’ll invest $27.2 million in delivering upgrades that make the Ridgley Highway safer and smoother for truck drivers.
The project will see the road better accommodate
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Queensland Liberals accuse former government of $6.7b transport blowout
The Queensland government has accused the former Labor government of “sitting on” $6.7 billon of secret transport and road project blowouts in the lead-up to this year’s state election.
The current
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Federal government pledges $1.1 billion to upgrade Western Freeway
The federal government will today announce $1.1 billion funding to make Victoria’s Western Freeway safer and more efficient for heavy vehicle drivers.
The major highway connecting Melbourne to Adelaide,
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Industry debates landmark Bruce Highway upgrade funding
Wayne Sachs remembers the day he decided to take action. As a seasoned paramedic with more than 50 years of experience for the Queensland Ambulance Service, the numerous call outs to Gympie and the Bruce
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Queensland industry calls for inclusion in flood funding subsidies
The Queensland transport industry has urged the federal government to consider the sector when allocating funding subsidies to businesses impacted by the recent floods.
While the Queensland Trucking Association
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Governments combine to fund $22.9 Goulburn Valley freight precinct
The federal government has announced a joint $22.9 million funding package with councils to deliver a new freight precinct in the Goulburn Valley.
The new precinct will drive economic growth in the region
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