Opening of Moorebank Interstate Terminal fulfils long term vision

The Interstate Terminal at the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct officially opens this morning, marking an important milestone in the Albanese Government’s commitment to build a resilient, efficient and sustainable national supply chain and support a future made in Australia.

It will be Australia’s first major metropolitan ‘independent’ interstate terminal, operating under an open access arrangement and not controlled by a single existing above rail operator.

Doorstop interview - Sydney

ANNE STANLEY, MEMBER FOR WERRIWA: I'd like to welcome you all to Southwest Sydney but most importantly, the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese. As the Federal Infrastructure Minister some 10 years ago, he was the one that had the vision for this part of the world. And it's going to make so much of difference to the residents and my constituents who are going to be able to find work. And it's just so exciting that this is finally opening. I introduce you to the Prime Minister.

Launch of interstate terminal

In 2007, I was appointed Australia’s first ever Infrastructure Minister, with the creation of Infrastructure Australia was a central policy.

This was about ensuring cost benefit analysis of projects to drive productivity and economic growth were the focus of the national government’s investment, not electoral maps.

There is no greater example of the difference this approach has made than in this transformative project.

COSBOA National Summit

I’m very pleased to join you all this morning for the National Small Business Summit.

I’m here because the Government that I lead respects and values every one of Australia’s 2.5 million small businesses - and the more than 5 million Australians employed by them.

We respect how hard everyone in small business works.

We recognise the aspiration at the heart of every small business, the determination to build something for yourself and your family.

We value the contribution you make to the life of our communities - and the strength of our nation.

Media statements

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: I am honoured to announce that His Majesty The King has approved my recommendation to appoint Ms Samantha Mostyn AO as Australia’s next Governor‑General. Ms Mostyn will be the 28th Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia and the second woman to hold this office. Sam Mostyn is an exceptional leader who represents the best of modern Australia. She has lived her life in the service of a powerful Australian principle: when more people have the opportunity to fulfil their potential, our nation is a better place.

Australia’s new Governor-General

His Majesty King Charles III, on my recommendation, has approved the appointment of Ms Samantha Mostyn AO as Australia’s next Governor-General.

Ms Mostyn will succeed His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d) and will be Australia’s 28th Governor-General when she is sworn in on 1 July 2024.

Ms Mostyn is known for her exceptional service to the Australian community. She is a businesswoman and community leader with a long history in executive and governance roles across diverse sectors.

Boosting workers' pay will help Australians not just to get by, but to get ahead

My government is working to ensure no Australian is held back and no Australian is left behind.

That is why we’re recommending to the Fair Wage Commission’s Annual Wage Review that Australia’s low-paid workers do not go backwards.

Encouragingly, real wages have returned to growth and, for the first time in more than five years, real wages have grown for three consecutive quarters.

After a decade where stagnant wages were a deliberate design feature of the Liberals’ economic policy, it will take time for Australian workers to feel like they’re making headway.

Television interview - ABC 7:30

SARAH FERGUSON, HOST: Prime Minister, welcome to 7.30.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good to be with you, Sarah.

FERGUSON: Have you spoken to Zomi's family?

PRIME MINISTER: I have spoken to Zomi's brother. They are, of course, devastated by this news. This is just an extraordinary tragedy, it's one that they certainly weren't expecting. Zomi knew the risks, but when you're there providing aid and support and doing such extraordinarily good work, you don't expect that to happen.