Release of Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement into a National Framework for Regulation, Registration and Licensing of Heavy Vehicles

On 18 December 2008 the Department released a Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement that is investigating options for a single, national framework for heavy vehicle regulation.
23 December

Audit of the Nation's Infrastructure Released

Infrastructure Australia has now completed its preliminary audit of the nation's vital economic assets and compiled the infrastructure proposals for prioritisation.
19 December

Early Finish for Ingham Flood Immunity Upgrade

As north Queensland prepares for the wet season, Queensland Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt today inspected the flood immunity improvements on the Bruce Highway at Ingham.
16 December

Release of Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme White Paper

The Prime Minister today launched the White Paper, Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme: Australia's Low Pollution Future. The paper outlines the final design of the CPRS and decisions on other significant climate change programs.
15 December

Nation Building

The Prime Minister Kevin Rudd released a Nation Building document today which details a $4.7 billion investment in rail, road, education and research and business.
12 December