SENATOR THE HON CAROL BROWN
Senator for Tasmania
Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport

SENATOR ANNE URQUHART
Senator for Tasmania
Chief Government Whip in The Senate
Media Release

DELIVERING OUR PROMISES
$685 MILLION INFRASTRUCTURE BOOST FOR TASMANIA WILL BE GOOD FOR BRADDON

Tasmanian Labor Senators, Carol Brown and Anne Urquhart, have welcomed today’s announcement confirming the Albanese Labor government will deliver on $685 million of election commitments for vital infrastructure projects in Tasmania in the 2022-23 Federal Budget.

The Government is investing $540 million to upgrade Tasmania’s important road corridors, including the Bass Highway, the Tasman Highway and the East and West Tamar Highways.

Quotes attributable to Senator the Hon. Carol Brown, Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport:
“The Albanese Government is working hard to deliver on our election promises.

“The $685 million infrastructure boost to Tasmania will be good for jobs, our communities and the safety of some of our most used roads”

Quotes attributable to Senator Anne Urquhart:
“Here in the North-West we understand just how important upgrades to the Bass Highway are, particularly after the recent rainfall events, and I am pleased to see funding in place to ensure we deliver on our commitments.

“Investing in nationally significant highways like the Bass Highway will help the economy which relies heavily on road transport and help make life easier and safer for everyone.”

The Budget will also commit:

• up to $35 million for the TransLink transport hub at Launceston Airport.
• $60 million towards the upgrade of the runway at Hobart Airport.

The Albanese Government is working in partnership with the Tasmanian Government on the investments that deliver the best value for taxpayers’ dollars and the best outcomes for the people of Tasmania.

Sunday Oct 16, 2022