Media Releases

Australia’s civil construction sector has welcomed elements of the 2026–27 Federal Budget, particularly investment in housing-enabling infrastructure and productivity reform. However, the Budget provides limited immediate relief for contractors facing rising fuel costs, escalating material prices and pressure from fixed-price contracts.   While the additional $2 billion for infrastructure signals recognition of the sector’s role [...]

CCF rejects ACTU push for national heat rules, backs existing state based safety frameworks The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) has warned that calls from the ACTU for nationally mandated temperature shutdown rules would directly delay major infrastructure projects across regional Australia, while duplicating and undermining existing state based safety frameworks that are already managing heat [...]

The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) has welcomed the Commonwealth’s skills announcement, including the prioritisation of civil trades and direct financial support for apprentices entering the civil infrastructure workforce. CCF National President Mick Boyle said the announcement reflects the importance of civil skills to Australia’s economic growth and infrastructure pipeline. “This is a positive and practical [...]

The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) has welcomed the release of Infrastructure Australia’s 2025 Market Capacity Report, describing it as a wake-up call to governments to act quickly on workforce, procurement and productivity reform. CCF National Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Proud said the report highlights the growing pressure on Australia’s construction market, with a national infrastructure [...]

As a member of the National Construction Industry Forum (NCIF), the Civil Contractors Federation welcomes the endorsement of the Blueprint for the Future, which marks a major milestone in creating a safer, fairer and more productive industry. Developed through constructive dialogue between unions, contractors, business and Government, the Blueprint sets out shared priorities for reform. [...]

The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) welcomes today’s announcement of the new Albanese Government Ministry and congratulates all incoming Ministers on their appointments. As the national voice of Australia’s civil construction industry, CCF looks forward to working closely with the reappointed and new Ministers to advance shared priorities that are critical to Australia’s economic growth, community [...]

The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) has welcomed the Coalition’s announcement of two new Future Fund vehicles, including a $20 billion Regional Australia Future Fund, as a practical and forward-looking commitment to securing long-term investment in the infrastructure that matters to regional communities. Seeded from 80 per cent of future commodity revenue windfalls, the Regional Australia [...]

The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) welcomes the Government’s commitment to boosting Vocational Education Training (VET) and addressing skills shortages through the Free TAFE Bill 2024 but cautions that private RTOs – which play a crucial role in civil construction training – should not be disadvantaged. CCF warns that a focus on TAFEs, to the exclusion [...]