Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) is urging the Federal Government to use the 2026–27 Federal Budget to set a clear direction on supply chain resilience, productivity reform and fuel security, as outlined in its Pre-Budget Submission, warning that Australia’s housing and infrastructure ambitions depend on the sector that underpins the nation’s construction pipeline. New … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed the release of the Macquarie Point Site Master Plan, setting out a clear long-term vision for the redevelopment of a key precinct in central Hobart. The plan outlines the transformation of a 10-hectare site into a mixed-use precinct incorporating a multipurpose stadium, housing, commercial development and supporting … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed the South Australian Government’s fast-tracked heavy freight reforms, which will boost productivity and reduce fuel consumption across the state’s freight network. The Malinauskas Government has announced immediate changes to expand access for more efficient truck and trailer configurations, including the introduction of 100 new network maps and … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) is calling for the heavy construction materials industry to be explicitly recognised as a critical sector under Level 4: Protecting Critical Services for All Australians in the National Fuel Security Plan agreed to by National Cabinet. CCAA Chief Executive Officer Michael Kilgariff said the plan provides an important national framework for responding to … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed the NSW Government’s decision to introduce temporary freight measures to keep goods moving and ease pressure on fuel supply, noting the reforms align with recommendations CCAA put forward in its January submission to the National Transport Commission. The NSW Government has stated the measures will increase access … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has written to the Federal Government and all State and Territory Premiers and Chief Ministers, calling for the heavy construction materials industry to be formally recognised as an essential industry under any fuel prioritisation or rationing framework. The call comes amid growing concerns about fuel supply disruptions and the … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has today released a new report highlighting the essential role of the cement, concrete and aggregates industry in underpinning Australia’s infrastructure, housing and economic activity, particularly amid growing global uncertainty and pressure on supply chains. The report, The Economic Contribution of the Cement Concrete and Aggregates Industry in Australia, … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed the formation of the Malinauskas Government’s new Ministry following its re-election, as global supply chain pressures reinforce the need for secure, local materials supply. CCAA acknowledged key Ministers across portfolios critical to the heavy construction materials sector, including the Hon. Tom Koutsantonis MP as Treasurer and Minister … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) congratulates Matt McKenzie on his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Boral, effective 1 April 2026. CCAA Chief Executive Officer Michael Kilgariff said Mr McKenzie’s appointment reflects the depth of leadership capability in Australia’s heavy construction materials sector. Mr McKenzie is a proven operational leader with more than 25 years’ … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) welcomes the convening of National Cabinet today to address Australia’s fuel security challenges and the affordability of diesel for industry. CCAA Chief Executive Officer Michael Kilgariff said the meeting comes at a critical time for construction, infrastructure and housing supply chains, with the production and delivery of heavy construction … Read more