Catherine King
Catherine King is an Australian politician and member of the Australian Labor Party, serving as the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, and Regional Development. She has been a prominent advocate for regional communities and their transport needs, emphasizing the importance of reliable services for access to education, employment, and essential services. Recently, she was in the news discussing the Albanese government's potential acquisition of Rex Airlines if a private sale does not occur, highlighting the government's commitment to maintaining service levels in regional areas.
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Transport Minister Catherine King has championed the aviation consumer protection scheme as providing greater protections to the travelling public.
Aviation consumer protections could threaten low-cost airline’s existence
Australia· 2026-05-29
Transport Minister Catherine King will announce on Friday that the government has signed a contract for container ship ANL Kokoda.
First ship in government’s long-awaited promise revealedAustralia· 2026-05-28
Federal Transport Minister Catherine King acknowledged public scepticism in high-speed rail.
Line could cost $90 billion and deliver 200,000 new homesAustralia· 2026-02-24
Federal Transport Minister Catherine King said the development phase would lay the foundations for delivery of a high-speed train line between Newcastle and Sydney.
Sydney to Newcastle train line could boost economy by $250 billionAustralia· 2026-02-23
Transport Minister Catherine King stated that the government is committed to delivering consumer protections for passengers.
Airlines warn of higher ticket costs due to government levyAustralia· 2026-02-09
Catherine King is the Australian transport minister overseeing design rules for cars.
Lawsuit alleges driver trapped and killed in burning Model Y SUVAustralia· 2026-02-05
Transport Minister Catherine King attracted laughs from her colleagues when she yelled 'I can’t hear you from over there'.
Government revels in opposition's disarray during question timeAustralia· 2026-02-03
Catherine King is the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government who expressed concerns about speed limits.
Experts slam decision to scrap lower speed limits on dangerous rural roadsAustralia· 2025-12-11
Federal Transport Minister Catherine King says the government will strengthen e-bike importing rules.
An e-bike for Christmas? That would be a big fat noAustralia· 2025-12-03
Catherine King, the federal Transport Minister, commented on the expected number of airlines using the new airport.
Hub ready for passengers as early as JulyAustralia· 2025-10-23
Transportation Minister Catherine King emphasized the need for ongoing service commitments to regional communities.
Rex Airlines set to be bought by US company Air TAustralia· 2025-10-20
Federal Transport Minister Catherine King said testing was escalating following the completion of the new international airport’s runway and terminal.
First jet aircraft to land at Sydney’s new airport as testing ramps upAustralia· 2025-10-01
Federal Transport Minister Catherine King confirmed that Australia’s position had not been decided.
Mining magnate slams Donald Trump’s energy policiesAustralia· 2025-09-20
Catherine King is the Labor member for Ballarat who wrote to Greg Hunt regarding Westlab.
Former health minister Greg Hunt an adviser to Exclusive Brethren-linked firm Connected Global Pty LtdAustralia· 2025-09-12
Infrastructure minister Catherine King demands answers over worksite criminality claims.
Infrastructure minister Catherine King demands answers over worksite criminality claimsAustralia· 2025-09-08
Labor’s Infrastructure Minister Catherine King had a slight swing against her at the 2025 election.
Albanese booed at News Corp Bush Summit over climate change actionAustralia· 2025-08-29
Federal Transport Minister Catherine King said people should be in no doubt that metro or heavy rail extensions would cost 'billions and billions'.
Cost blowouts and delays plague new airport line, future projects in doubtAustralia· 2025-08-12
Catherine King, the federal Minister for Transport, emphasized that passenger safety would not be compromised by the new airport's digital approach.
Western Sydney Airport’s air traffic control tower will no have no people in it. Those watching are 17km awayAustralia· 2025-08-11
Catherine King is the Infrastructure Minister.
Former Greens Leader Adam Bandt’s new gig; Chris Rath marriedAustralia· 2025-07-09
Maggie Lloyd is stepping back from her role as Infrastructure Minister Catherine King’s chief of staff.
Sydney Grammar’s $39 million new building is next door to a brothelAustralia· 2025-07-03
Catherine King is the Transport Minister whose decisions prompted a Senate inquiry regarding Qatar Airways.
From an emotional viral moment to the return of Qantas’ rivalAustralia· 2025-06-27
Infrastructure and Transport Minister Catherine King announced the authorisation of the amended paths.
Western Sydney Airport: Flight path changes revealedAustralia· 2025-06-04Catherine King has been appointed as the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, and Local Government.
अस्ट्रेलियामा नयाँ मन्त्रिमण्डल गठन, २२ सदस्यमा ११ महिला- विश्व
Nepal· 2025-05-12
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Catherine King supports comprehensive reforms to the aviation sector.
Competition is toughening, but will it be enough for Qantas to lift its game?Australia· 2025-05-10
Catherine King commends community independents for their advocacy.
Tap on to get true patronageAustralia· 2025-03-29
A spokesperson for federal Transport and Infrastructure Minister Catherine King did not directly answer questions about funding.
Parramatta light rail struggles to entice commuters in months after openingAustralia· 2025-03-22
Federal Transport and Infrastructure Minister Catherine King said it was critical that work started on the link between the northern beaches and the north shore.
Mona Vale Road West upgrade to go ahead with federal fundingAustralia· 2025-03-22
Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King had been in a dispute with Premier Jacinta Allan.
Anthony Albanese’s airport rail link cash splashAustralia· 2025-02-25
Catherine King is the Infrastructure Minister who gave final sign-off to the Thriving Suburbs and Growing Regions community grants applications.
Labor pumps cash into battleground statesAustralia· 2025-02-13
Transport Minister Catherine King said governments had a role to play when markets failed in regional communities.
Albanese government flags buying rex Airlines if there are no other suitable buyersAustralia· 2025-02-11