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Tasmanian Budget Strengthens Case for Heavy Construction Materials Plan

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

CCAA welcomes Mineral Titles Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

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

Federal Budget Highlights Importance of Heavy Construction Materials Sector

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

Record WA Infrastructure Spend Reinforces Need for Long-Term Construction Materials Planning

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

Victorian Budget Highlights Need for Heavy Construction Materials Plan

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

NT Budget reinforces strong infrastructure pipeline

Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed the Northern Territory Government’s continued investment in infrastructure, highlighting the important role of heavy construction materials in delivering the Territory’s economic and community priorities. The 2026–27 Northern Territory Budget includes a $4.25 billion infrastructure program, supporting major investments in roads, housing, community infrastructure and economic development. Recent … Read more

CCAA Welcomes HVNL Reforms to Boost Freight Productivity

Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed upcoming changes to heavy vehicle mass and dimension rules under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), saying the reforms will improve freight productivity and reduce costs across construction materials supply chains. The proposed changes to the Mass, Dimension and Loading (MDL) Regulations will increase mass limits, expand … Read more

CCAA Releases 2026 Victorian Election Policy Priorities

Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has released its 2026 Victorian Election Policy Priorities, outlining the actions required to secure the State’s future supply of essential heavy construction materials and ensure Victoria can deliver its housing, infrastructure and renewable energy ambitions, particularly at a time of global supply chain disruption and geopolitical uncertainty impacting construction … Read more

New Extractive Resource Areas Key to Securing Victoria’s Building Materials Supply

Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement of new Strategic Extractive Resource Areas (SERAs), highlighting their importance in supporting the long-term supply of construction materials across the state. The newly designated areas at Lang Lang, Oaklands Junction and Trafalgar will help protect access to critical quarry resources needed to deliver … Read more

Stage 3 Fuel Planning Must Protect Construction Materials Supply

Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) is calling on the Federal Government to ensure the heavy construction materials sector is explicitly prioritised under any escalation to Stage 3 of Australia’s National Fuel Security Plan, warning that failure to do so would put housing delivery, infrastructure projects and economic activity at immediate risk. The call comes … Read more