Who is the transport minister? Federal and every state
Current transport ministers for Australia and every state and territory, with office addresses and shadow ministers. Write to any of them online.
Australia has nine parliaments: the federal parliament and one for each state and territory. Each government decides its own ministry, so the transport portfolio has a different name, and sometimes a different minister, in each one. 8 of the nine currently have a minister whose title covers transport. This page lists them, their shadows, and the other ministers who share the work, with addresses from each parliament's official records.
Transport and Roads ministers at a glance
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Office mailing address | Write |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | Catherine KingALP · Member for Ballarat | Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government | PO Box 6022, House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600Parliament House | Write |
| New South Wales | Jenny AitchisonALP · Member for Maitland | Minister for Roads; Minister for Regional Transport | 2/12 Elgin Street, Maitland NSW 2320Electorate office | Write |
| New South Wales | John GrahamALP · Member of the Legislative Council | Minister for TransportAlso: Special Minister of State; Minister for the Arts; Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy | Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000Parliament House | Write |
| Victoria | Paul HamerALP · Member for Box Hill | Minister for Roads and Road Safety | 24 Rutland Road, Box Hill VIC 3128Electorate office | Write |
| Victoria | Vicki WardALP · Member for Eltham | Minister for Public TransportAlso: Minister for Creative Industries | 718 Main Road, Eltham VIC 3095Electorate office | Write |
| Queensland | Brent MickelbergLNP · Member for Buderim | Minister for Transport and Main Roads | PO Box 476, Buderim QLD 4556Electorate office | Write |
| Western Australia | Rita SaffiotiALP · Member for West Swan | Minister for Transport and Major InfrastructureAlso: Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Sport and Recreation | PO Box 2656, Malaga WA 6944Electorate office | Write |
| South Australia | Joe SzakacsALP · Member for Cheltenham | Minister for Infrastructure and Transport | 1/725 Port Road, Woodville Park SA 5011Electorate office | Write |
| Tasmania | Kerry VincentLIB · Member for Prosser Region | Minister for Infrastructure and TransportAlso: Minister for Local Government; Minister for Housing and Planning | Shop 1/31 Cole Street, Sorell TAS 7172Electorate office | Write |
| Australian Capital Territory | Tara CheyneALP · Member for Ginninderra | Minister for TransportAlso: Attorney-General; Minister for City and Government Services | GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601Parliament House | Write |
No minister in Northern Territory has transport in their title right now. There, the work usually sits with another minister (see "Also relevant" below), or it isn't a responsibility of that level of government.
Federal addresses are for Parliament House, where portfolio mail should go. State and territory addresses are the minister's electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on.
Names, roles and addresses on this page come from each parliament's official member lists. Data checked 20 October 2026.
Federal or state: who's responsible for transport?
Public transport, local and state roads, driver licensing and road rules are state and territory responsibilities. The federal transport minister funds major road and rail projects, sets national vehicle standards and oversees aviation and shipping. Councils look after most local streets.
If you're not sure which level handles your issue, write to your own local member as well. Their office can pass your letter to the right minister.
Transport and Roads ministers by parliament
Federal transport minister
The Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government in the federal government is Catherine King (ALP, Member for Ballarat). Write to them at PO Box 6022, House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600.
In opposition, Bridget McKenzie (NAT) is Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport.
New South Wales transport minister
The Minister for Roads and Minister for Regional Transport in New South Wales is Jenny Aitchison (ALP, Member for Maitland). Write to them at 2/12 Elgin Street, Maitland NSW 2320.
The Minister for Transport in New South Wales is John Graham (ALP, Member of the Legislative Council), who is also Special Minister of State, Minister for the Arts and Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy. Write to them at Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000.
In opposition, Mark Coure (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Roads. In opposition, Paul Toole (NAT) is Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads. In opposition, Natalie Ward (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Transport and Infrastructure.
Victoria transport minister
The Minister for Roads and Road Safety in Victoria is Paul Hamer (ALP, Member for Box Hill). Write to them at 24 Rutland Road, Box Hill VIC 3128.
The Minister for Public Transport in Victoria is Vicki Ward (ALP, Member for Eltham), who is also Minister for Creative Industries. Write to them at 718 Main Road, Eltham VIC 3095.
In opposition, Matthew Guy (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Public Transport. In opposition, Danny O'Brien (NAT) is Shadow Minister for Roads and Road Safety. On the crossbench, Katherine Copsey (GRN) is Spokesperson for Public Transport and Roads.
Queensland transport minister
The Minister for Transport and Main Roads in Queensland is Brent Mickelberg (LNP, Member for Buderim). Write to them at PO Box 476, Buderim QLD 4556.
In opposition, Bart Mellish (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Transport and Main Roads.
Western Australia transport minister
The Minister for Transport and Major Infrastructure in Western Australia is Rita Saffioti (ALP, Member for West Swan), who is also Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Sport and Recreation. Write to them at PO Box 2656, Malaga WA 6944.
In opposition, Steve Martin (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Transport.
South Australia transport minister
The Minister for Infrastructure and Transport in South Australia is Joe Szakacs (ALP, Member for Cheltenham). Write to them at 1/725 Port Road, Woodville Park SA 5011.
In opposition, Sam Telfer (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport and Shadow Minister for Regional Roads.
Tasmania transport minister
The Minister for Infrastructure and Transport in Tasmania is Kerry Vincent (LIB, Member for Prosser Region), who is also Minister for Local Government and Minister for Housing and Planning. Write to them at Shop 1/31 Cole Street, Sorell TAS 7172.
In opposition, Jen Butler (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Transport. On the crossbench, Cassy O'Connor (GRN) is Greens Spokesperson for Infrastructure and Transport.
Australian Capital Territory transport minister
The Minister for Transport in the Australian Capital Territory is Tara Cheyne (ALP, Member for Ginninderra), who is also Attorney-General and Minister for City and Government Services. Write to them at GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601.
In opposition, Mark Parton (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Transport. On the crossbench, Andrew Braddock (GRN) is Spokesperson for Transport.
Shadow transport ministers and spokespeople
A shadow minister leads the opposition's policy on transport and questions the government in parliament. Write to them when you want an issue raised publicly, or want to know what the alternative government would do. Crossbench spokespeople, such as the Greens in some parliaments, are listed too.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| FederalOpposition | Bridget McKenzieNAT · Senator for Victoria | Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and TransportAlso: Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Mark CoureLIB · Member for Oatley | Shadow Minister for RoadsAlso: Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism; Shadow Minister for South Western Sydney | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Paul TooleNAT · Member for Bathurst | Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Natalie WardLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Minister for Transport and InfrastructureAlso: Shadow Minister for Sport | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Matthew GuyLIB · Member for Bulleen | Shadow Minister for Public Transport | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Danny O'BrienNAT · Member for Gippsland South | Shadow Minister for Roads and Road SafetyAlso: Shadow Minister for Regional Development and Liveability; Shadow Minister for Emergency Services | Write |
| QueenslandOpposition | Bart MellishALP · Member for Aspley | Shadow Minister for Transport and Main RoadsAlso: Shadow Minister for Veterans | Write |
| Western AustraliaOpposition | Steve MartinLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Minister for TransportAlso: Shadow Minister for Small Business; Shadow Minister for Communities | Write |
| South AustraliaOpposition | Sam TelferLIB · Member for Flinders | Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport; Shadow Minister for Regional RoadsAlso: Shadow Minister for Local Government | Write |
| TasmaniaOpposition | Jen ButlerALP · Member for Lyons | Shadow Minister for TransportAlso: Shadow Minister for Police, Fire & Emergency Services; Shadow Minister for Corrections & Rehabilitations; Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryOpposition | Mark PartonLIB · Member for Brindabella | Shadow Minister for TransportAlso: Opposition Leader; Shadow Minister for Men and Men's Health; Shadow Minister for Gaming and Racing; Shadow Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs; Shadow Minister for Health and Mental Health | Write |
| VictoriaCrossbench | Katherine CopseyGRN · Member for Southern Metropolitan Region | Spokesperson for Public Transport and RoadsAlso: Spokesperson for Justice; Spokesperson for Gambling Harm Reduction; Spokesperson for Animal Protection; Spokesperson for Major Events | Write |
| TasmaniaCrossbench | Cassy O'ConnorGRN · Member for Hobart Region | Greens Spokesperson for Infrastructure and TransportAlso: Greens Spokesperson for Animal Rights; Greens Spokesperson for Attorney-General and Justice; Greens Spokesperson for Climate Change; Greens Spokesperson for Democracy and Integrity; Greens Spokesperson for Education; Greens Spokesperson for Heritage; Greens Spokesperson for Planning | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryCrossbench | Andrew BraddockGRN · Member for Yerrabi | Spokesperson for TransportAlso: Spokesperson for Municipal Services; Spokesperson for Emergency Services; Spokesperson for Integrity and Public Service Transformation; Spokesperson for Democracy; Spokesperson for Climate Change; Spokesperson for Anti-Racism and Multicultural Affairs | Write |
See every opposition frontbench on the list of shadow ministers.
Also relevant
Assistant ministers, parliamentary secretaries and ministers for closely related areas. If your issue is about one of these areas, they may be the better person to write to, or you can copy them in.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| FederalOpposition | Leah BlythLIB · Senator for South Australia | Shadow Assistant Minister for Defence Infrastructure | Write |
| FederalOpposition | James McGrathLNP · Senator for Queensland | Shadow Minister for Urban Infrastructure and Cities | Write |
| FederalOpposition | Ben SmallLIB · Member for Forrest | Shadow Assistant Minister for Infrastructure | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Robert DwyerLIB · Member for Port Macquarie | Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Roads | Write |
| New South WalesGovernment | Marjorie O'NeillALP · Member for Coogee | Parliamentary Secretary for Transport | Write |
| New South WalesGovernment | Anna WatsonALP · Member for Shellharbour | Parliamentary Secretary for Roads; Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Transport and Roads | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Roma BritnellLIB · Member for South-West Coast | Shadow Assistant Minister for Roads and Road Safety | Write |
| VictoriaGovernment | Josh BullALP · Member for Sunbury | Parliamentary Secretary for Roads | Write |
| VictoriaGovernment | Steve DimopoulosALP · Member for Oakleigh | Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC | Write |
| VictoriaGovernment | Melissa HorneALP · Member for Williamstown | Minister for Ports and Freight | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Cindy McLeishLIB · Member for Eildon | Shadow Minister for WorkSafe and TAC | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Evan MulhollandLIB · Member for Northern Metropolitan Region | Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure | Write |
| VictoriaGovernment | Sheena WattALP · Member for Northern Metropolitan Region | Parliamentary Secretary for Public and Active Transport | Write |
| QueenslandGovernment | Jarrod BleijieLNP · Member for Kawana | Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning | Write |
| QueenslandOpposition | Cameron DickALP · Member for Woodridge | Shadow Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Planning and Regional Development | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | John CareyALP · Member for Perth | Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Major Infrastructure | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | Caitlin CollinsALP · Member for Hillarys | Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for Transport and Major Infrastructure, Sport and Recreation | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | Stephen DawsonALP · Member of the Legislative Council | Minister for Ports | Write |
| Western AustraliaOpposition | Julie FreemanNAT · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Minister for Road Safety | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | Emily HamiltonALP · Member for Joondalup | Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Planning and Lands, Housing and Works, Health Infrastructure, Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Major Infrastructure | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | Yaz MubarakaiALP · Member for Oakford | Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Regional Development, Ports, Science and Innovation, Medical Research, Kimberley | Write |
| Western AustraliaOpposition | Tjorn SibmaLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Minister for Major Infrastructure | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | Jessica StojkovskiALP · Member for Kingsley | Minister for Road Safety | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | Pierre YangALP · Member of the Legislative Council | Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Child Protection, Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence, Road Safety, Multicultural Interests, Peel | Write |
| TasmaniaOpposition | Anita DowALP · Member for Braddon | Shadow Minister for Infrastructure | Write |
| Northern TerritoryOpposition | Ed SmeltALP · Member for Nightcliff | Shadow Minister for Logistics and Infrastructure | Write |
| Northern TerritoryOpposition | Selena UiboALP · Member for Arnhem | Shadow Minister for Air Connectivity | Write |
| Northern TerritoryGovernment | Bill YanCLP · Member for Namatjira | Minister for Logistics and Infrastructure | Write |
How to address a letter to a minister
Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, then their office address. Inside, open with Dear Minister. Only write "The Hon" if the minister holds that title; some state ministers do not. The address blocks on each politician page already use the right form. For more detail, see how to address a letter to an MP.
The Hon Catherine King MP
PO Box 6022
House of Representatives, Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Dear Ms King,
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- Say what you want the minister to do, in one sentence.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the federal transport minister?+
The Hon Catherine King MP (ALP) is the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government in the federal government.
Who is the transport minister in New South Wales?+
The Hon Jenny Aitchison MP, BA, Grad Dip App Psych, GAICD (ALP) is the Minister for Roads and Minister for Regional Transport in New South Wales. The Hon John Graham MLC (ALP) is the Minister for Transport in New South Wales, and also Special Minister of State, Minister for the Arts and Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy.
Who is the transport minister in Victoria?+
The Hon Paul Hamer MP (ALP) is the Minister for Roads and Road Safety in Victoria. Ms Vicki Ward MP (ALP) is the Minister for Public Transport in Victoria, and also Minister for Creative Industries.
Who is the transport minister in Queensland?+
The Hon Brent Mickelberg MP (LNP) is the Minister for Transport and Main Roads in Queensland.
Who is the transport minister in Western Australia?+
The Hon Rita Saffioti MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Transport and Major Infrastructure in Western Australia, and also Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Sport and Recreation.
Who is the transport minister in South Australia?+
The Hon Joe Szakacs MP (ALP) is the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport in South Australia.
Who is the transport minister in Tasmania?+
The Hon Kerry Vincent MLC (LIB) is the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport in Tasmania, and also Minister for Local Government and Minister for Housing and Planning.
Who is the transport minister in the Australian Capital Territory?+
Ms Tara Cheyne MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Transport in the Australian Capital Territory, and also Attorney-General and Minister for City and Government Services.
Who is the shadow transport minister?+
Federally, Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie (NAT) is the Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. Oppositions in 8 of Australia's nine parliaments have a shadow minister covering transport, all listed on this page.
Should I write to the federal or state transport minister?+
Public transport, local and state roads, driver licensing and road rules are state and territory responsibilities. The federal transport minister funds major road and rail projects, sets national vehicle standards and oversees aviation and shipping. Councils look after most local streets.
How do I contact the transport minister?+
Write a letter. Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, followed by their office address, and open with "Dear Minister". Federal ministers can be written to at Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600. State and territory ministers can be written to at their electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on to their ministerial office.