Media Releases

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) is pleased to have been appointed to the National Construction Industry Forum to provide advice to the Government on a broad range of issues relating to work in the building and construction industry, including safety, workplace relations, skills and training, industry culture, diversity and gender equity, and productivity. CCF members, [...]

The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) has today welcomed the appointment of Mr. Mark Irving KC as the independent administrator of the Construction and General Division of the CFMEU and its associated state branches. “This appointment marks a critical and long-awaited turning point in addressing the deeply ingrained culture of intimidation and coercion that has plagued [...]

The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) strongly supports legislation introduced today by the Federal Government to place all branches of the Construction and General division of the CFMEU under administration. CCF National CEO Nicholas Proud said the legislation is a crucial step towards addressing the deeply rooted issues within the construction industry, particularly the culture of [...]

As the Fair Work Commission National Registered Organisation for Civil Infrastructure, Australia’s peak voice for the civil construction industry, the Civil Contractors Federation (CCF), has welcomed the appointment of Senator Murray Watt to Workplace Relations and Andrew Giles MP to Skills and Training portfolios and commends outgoing Ministers Tony Burke and Brendan O’Connor. Civil Contractors [...]