The fact is Qatar, Etihad, Emirates, Singapore, Garuda, all of the three Chinese airlines, Air New Zealand - the fact is that international aviation relies very much upon agreements between nation-states, and it is not an area in which you have free market operations. Anthony Albanese agreementairairline share on social
None of the serious maritime incidents I had to deal with as transport minister off the pristine Queensland or Western Australian coastline involved an Australian flagged and crewed vessel. Anthony Albanese australiancoastlinecrew Change image and share on social
High-speed rail would revolutionise interstate travel and would also be an economic game-changer for dozens of regional communities along its path. Anthony Albanese changercommunitydozen Change image and share on social
The very best Labor governments in our nation's history distinguished themselves by thinking big and, wherever possible, resisting the temptation to overemphasise short-term political considerations. Anthony Albanese bigconsiderationdistinguish Change image and share on social
It is in the national interest to have the Flying Kangaroo. It's in the interests of our tourism industry. It's in the interests of jobs here in Australia. Anthony Albanese australiaflyindustry Change image and share on social
Less cars on the road means productivity and jobs growth, as it allows for the more efficient movement of goods and services and encourages greater urban population density. Anthony Albanese cardensityefficient Change image and share on social
The passage of time is likely to make high-speed rail more and more desirable, making it critical that politicians of today think ahead to tomorrow. Anthony Albanese aheadcriticaldesirable Change image and share on social
If we are to celebrate the giants in Australian public life, then Robert Garran must be among them. A lawyer and passionate advocate of Federation, Garran was one of several hands that drafted our constitution. Anthony Albanese advocateaustraliancelebrate share on social
Politicians who lack the vision to lead the community on big issues like public transport often hide their inaction by blaming other levels of government when anyone complains. Anthony Albanese bigblamecommunity Change image and share on social
Australia has an economic interest in ensuring our cities have 21st century urban rail transport to reduce traffic congestion. Anthony Albanese 21staustraliacentury Change image and share on social
