Media Releases
CCF Welcomes New Albanese Government Ministry
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 […]
CCF WELCOMES COALITION’S $20 BILLION REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND PROPOSAL
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 […]
VET WIDE APPROACH NEEDED TO TACKLE HOUSING AND ENERGY ENABLING INFRASTRUCTURE
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 […]
Restoring Civility to Civil Construction
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 […]
Civil Construction Sector Call for Government Support for Infrastructure Apprentices
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 […]
Government risks missing the mark on supporting construction jobs
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, […]
Government risks missing the mark on supporting construction jobs
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, […]
Housing Enabling Infrastructure required to correct stagnant low ABS Dwelling Commencements
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 […]
CCF Commends Housing Enabling Infrastructure Policy
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 […]
CCF appointment to National Construction Industry Forum
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 […]
CCF Response to CFMEU Administration
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 […]
Civil contractors welcome legislation to restore civility to civil construction
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 […]