As we head into the expected last Federal sitting period, it’s now clear that 2024 marked a watershed moment in industrial relations, as both the Government and the Opposition acknowledged the urgent need for action following serious allegations of misconduct, bullying, and intimidation within the CFMEU. The allegations of serious misconduct and the union's aggressive [...]
The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF), Master Builders Australia (MBA), and the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) have issued a united call for the Australian Government to formally recognise and fund civil construction apprentices as part of its broader efforts to address workforce shortages and boost housing supply. A joint letter has been provided [...]
The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) is concerned by the Albanese Government’s decision to exclude civil trades from its newly announced Key Apprentices Program. While the program represents a much-needed focus on addressing Australia’s skills shortage, the exclusion of civil construction trades signals further delays and consultation on workforce needs in critical sectors, putting the nation [...]
The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) is concerned by the Albanese Government’s decision to exclude civil trades from its newly announced Key Apprentices Program. While the program represents a much-needed focus on addressing Australia’s skills shortage, the exclusion of civil construction trades signals further delays and consultation on workforce needs in critical sectors, putting the nation [...]
The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) National CEO, Nicholas Proud, has welcomed the prominence of civil infrastructure in the current election campaign, calling it a pivotal moment for Australia’s future at a time of historic lows of housing as shown by ABS Building Activity today. “It’s a quantum leap forward to see civil infrastructure taking centre [...]
Australia’s peak voice for the civil construction industry, the Civil Contractors Federation (CCF), has been left with questions as to the failure to include civil occupations in the Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL) at a time where skill shortages are stifling the delivery of last kilometre housing enabling infrastructure. Nicholas Proud, Chief Executive Officer, Civil [...]
The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) strongly supports the Coalition’s announcement of its $5 billion Housing Infrastructure Programme, which as of today commits 30% of funding to regional, rural, and remote Australia. This initiative will provide critical investment in housing and community enabling infrastructure, such as water, sewerage, and road networks, paving the way for thousands [...]
CCF 2025-26 Pre Budget Submission
Productivity Commission Submission - Circular Economy
Civil Contractors Federation Australia CEO, Nicholas Proud said today, “the Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) commends the release of the $5b Housing Enabling Infrastructure policy from the Federal Opposition. “You cannot spend a dollar on housing until you spend a dollar on housing enabling civil infrastructure. “This simply means that water, sewerage, energy, roads, subdivisions must [...]
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