Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) notes Minister for the Environment and Water, Senator Murray Watt’s comments today regarding the Government’s intention to introduce a broad Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) reform bill in November 2025, and the focus on faster, more transparent approvals that protect the environment. “Our sector builds the foundations of … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) congratulates the Hon. Tom Koutsantonis MP on his appointment as Treasurer, the Hon. Emily Bourke MLC on her appointment as Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, the Hon. Kyam Maher MLC on his appointment as Deputy Premier, and the Hon. Lucy Hood MP as Minister covering the Climate, Environment and Water … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) notes the 2035 Climate Change Target announced by the Federal Government and the accompanying sector plans to drive down emissions across the economy. “Our sector builds the foundations of the nation’s housing, transport, energy and social infrastructure”, said Michael Kilgariff, Chief Executive Officer, CCAA. “Achieving this target will require … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) notes the release of the Federal Government’s National Climate Risk Assessment (NCRA) and National Adaptation Plan, and their strong focus on embedding climate risk and resilience into how Australia plans, designs and procures infrastructure and buildings. “CCAA notes the Government’s intent to strengthen Infrastructure Australia’s Assessment Framework so proposals explicitly … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA), the voice of Australia’s heavy construction materials industry, has welcomed the outcomes of the recent Treasurers’ meeting. “This is a tangible step forward in building a Single National Market that supports productivity, decarbonisation and affordability across the construction sector”, said CCAA Chief Executive Officer, Michael Kilgariff. “The Treasurers’ agreement … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s Extractive Resources Joint Ministerial Statement 2025, recognising it as a critical step in securing long-term access to the raw materials required to deliver the state’s ambitious infrastructure and housing agenda. “The Victorian Government’s commitment to fast-tracking quarry approvals and integrating extractive resource planning into … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has today released its 2025 Tasmanian Election Policy Priorities, to safeguard the sustainable supply of materials essential for Tasmania’s growth. As the voice of the heavy construction materials industry in Australia, CCAA advocates on behalf of a $15 billion national industry that supports the employment of 110,000 Australians. The sector … Read more
The Queensland Government’s 2025–26 Budget signals a historic uplift in demand for cement, concrete, and aggregates across the state, underpinned by a record $116.8 billion (over the forward estimates) infrastructure pipeline and large-scale transport, housing, education, and Olympic precinct construction. “This Budget sets in motion a once-in-a-generation wave of major project delivery that will be … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed the New South Wales Government’s 2025–26 Budget, highlighting its continued investment in housing, schools, energy, health, and transport infrastructure across metropolitan and regional communities. “CCAA welcomes the $17.7 million allocation today towards the new Investment Delivery Authority (IDA) which needs to prioritise coordinated plan for securing material … Read more
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has cautiously welcomed the Western Australian Government’s 2025–26 Budget, applauding initiatives such as the $1.4bn in additional housing initiatives to unlock land for an additional 33,000 homes. However, CCAA is concerned that the significant drop in infrastructure spending from 2025-2027 will result in a short-term drop in demand for … Read more