Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed the commencement of the NSW Government’s Development Coordination Authority (DCA), saying it is a positive step towards a more coordinated planning system but must deliver faster, clearer decisions for projects that support housing and infrastructure. CCAA Chief Executive Officer Michael Kilgariff said establishing the DCA as a … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed the Queensland Government’s record infrastructure investment in the 2026–27 State Budget, saying the scale of the pipeline highlights the critical role of the state’s cement, concrete, aggregates and quarrying sector in delivering Queensland’s future. The Budget commits a record $119.2 billion capital program over four years, including … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia has welcomed the release of the NSW Budget by Treasurer Daniel Mookhey, recognising the difficult task of managing spending pressures while continuing to deliver the major infrastructure needed to support communities, jobs and economic growth across New South Wales. CCAA CEO Michael Kilgariff said the Budget comes at a critical … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has highlighted the importance of long-term construction materials planning following the South Australian Government’s continued investment in housing, infrastructure and economic development initiatives in the 2026–27 State Budget. Alongside a $29.1 billion public sector infrastructure program, the Budget includes a $2.5 billion housing package aimed at supporting the delivery … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to direct the Productivity Commission to examine the regulatory systems impacting housing supply across Australia. Recent Oxford Economics Australia analysis found the cement, concrete and aggregates industry contributes $20.7 billion to GDP and supports 112,970 jobs nationally. The industry also enables Australia’s $175 billion construction … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) says the 2026–27 Tasmanian Budget reinforces the urgent need for coordinated planning to ensure Tasmania can sustainably deliver its growing pipeline of infrastructure, housing and major development projects. Tasmania’s infrastructure investment pipeline has reached almost $40 billion, with major investment continuing across transport, housing, hospitals, renewable energy infrastructure and … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed the Northern Territory Government’s introduction of the Mineral Titles Legislation Amendment Bill 2026, announced by Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Mining and Energy Gerard Maley, describing the reforms as a significant step toward improving investment certainty, reducing regulatory inefficiencies and strengthening the long-term supply of essential … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) says the 2026–27 Federal Budget highlights the importance of maintaining productive, efficient and resilient heavy construction materials supply chains to support Australia’s housing, infrastructure and energy ambitions. The Budget includes major investments in transport infrastructure, housing-enabling infrastructure and broader productivity measures, alongside up to $11.9 billion over five years … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has highlighted the importance of long-term construction materials planning following the Western Australian Government’s continued major investment in housing, transport, health, energy and regional infrastructure in the 2026–27 State Budget. The 2026–27 WA Budget delivers a record $44.3 billion Asset Investment Program over four years, including significant and ongoing … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has acknowledged the Victorian Government’s 2026–27 Budget, highlighting the critical role of the heavy construction materials industry in delivering the state’s infrastructure, housing and energy pipeline. The Budget outlines a substantial $181 billion capital program of new and existing projects across key sectors including transport, health, education and community … Read more