Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has today launched the Australian Adoption of the Global Ratings for Low Carbon and Near Zero Concrete, developed in partnership with the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) to bring an internationally recognised framework into an Australian context. Formally released at a CCAA webinar, the guide responds to growing … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has released its Policy Priorities for South Australia 2026, outlining the actions required to secure the State’s future supply of essential heavy construction materials, ensuring South Australia can meet its housing, infrastructure and renewable energy ambitions. CCAA CEO Michael Kilgariff said the document identifies six key areas for reform: … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) welcomes the release of Mineral Resources Tasmania’s new technical report, A Study of the Sand Inventory of Southeastern Tasmania, which confirms the critical and immediate challenge facing the State: the effective exhaustion of locally available coarse concrete sand in Southeast Tasmania. The MRT report finds that as of 2025, … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) notes today’s announcement that the Government has reached agreement with the Greens to progress reforms to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. While the industry has long supported the modernisation of Australia’s environmental legislation, today’s development reinforces the importance of a carefully managed implementation phase to ensure … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has reaffirmed strong and stable leadership at its 2025 Annual General Meeting, following a year in which the association significantly strengthened its national influence and sharpened its policy impact as the authoritative voice of Australia’s heavy construction materials sector. George Agriogiannis (CEO, Holcim Australia) continues as Chair of CCAA, … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed Infrastructure Australia’s 2025 Infrastructure Market Capacity Report, saying governments must now drive procurement reform and adopt nationally harmonised, performance-based standards to unlock the full potential of Australia’s construction materials sector. CCAA Chief Executive Michael Kilgariff said the report confirms a substantial five-year Major Public Infrastructure Pipeline increasing by … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed the Queensland Government’s Procurement Policy 2026, describing it as an important step toward a more sustainable and circular construction industry. CCAA Chief Executive Officer Michael Kilgariff said the policy sets a strong direction for government purchasing to drive innovation, resource efficiency and lower-carbon outcomes. “This policy recognises … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) congratulates NSW Premier Chris Minns and Opposition Leader Mark Speakman for their bipartisan approach to sensible planning reforms passed by the NSW Parliament overnight, which will help address the housing crisis and deliver more homes for NSW families. The NSW Government has set an ambitious target to deliver 377,000 … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed the release of Victoria’s Infrastructure Strategy 2025–2055 as a valuable framework to guide future investment and planning, while highlighting the importance of strengthening the link between infrastructure delivery and the materials that make it possible. CCAA Chief Executive Officer Michael Kilgariff said Victoria’s Infrastructure Strategy 2025–2055 builds … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed the Business Council of Australia’s Building Australia’s Tomorrow report and its practical roadmap to deliver infrastructure with lower embodied carbon, fewer bottlenecks, and improved productivity. The report highlights the important role of government in supporting the heavy construction materials sector to ensure that future supply is both … Read more