Federal Budget 2026–27: Limited Relief for Civil Contractors Under Pressure
CCF rejects ACTU push National Standards
CCF rejects ACTU push for national heat rules, backs existing state based safety frameworks
The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) has warned that calls from the ACTU for nationally mandated temperature shutdown rules would directly delay major […]
A constructive Christmas for civil training
The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) has welcomed the Commonwealth’s skills announcement, including the prioritisation of civil trades and direct financial support for apprentices entering the civil infrastructure workforce.
CCF National President Mick Boyle said the announcement […]
Infrastructure Report Sounds the Alarm on Skills Shortage
The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) has welcomed the release of Infrastructure Australia’s 2025 Market Capacity Report, describing it as a wake-up call to governments to act quickly on workforce,
procurement and productivity reform.
CCF National Chief Executive […]
A big step forward for the construction industry.
As a member of the National Construction Industry Forum (NCIF), the Civil Contractors Federation welcomes the endorsement of the Blueprint for the Future, which marks a major milestone
CCF Response to NSW CFMEU Report
The same tough rules should apply to everyone. No free passes for unions, no free passes for employers.
That is why the Civil Contractors Federation is pursuing reforms through the National Construction Industry Forum to lift […]
Roads to Net Zero are paved with civil work
The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) has welcomed Infrastructure Australia’s Delivering Net Zero Infrastructure: Workforce Report 2025, which highlights the central role of civil construction in reducing emissions and building Australia’s sustainable future.
The report shows that […]
CCF Welcomes New Albanese Government Ministry
The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) welcomes today’s announcement of the new Albanese Government Ministry and congratulates all incoming Ministers on their appointments.
As the national voice of Australia’s civil construction industry, CCF looks forward to working […]
CCF WELCOMES COALITION’S $20 BILLION REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND PROPOSAL
The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) has welcomed the Coalition’s announcement of two new Future Fund vehicles, including a $20 billion Regional Australia Future Fund, as a practical and forward-looking commitment to securing long-term investment in […]
VET WIDE APPROACH NEEDED TO TACKLE HOUSING AND ENERGY ENABLING INFRASTRUCTURE
The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) welcomes the Government’s commitment to boosting Vocational Education Training (VET) and addressing skills shortages through the Free TAFE Bill 2024 but cautions that private RTOs – which play a crucial […]
Restoring Civility to Civil Construction
As we head into the expected last Federal sitting period, it’s now clear that 2024 marked a watershed moment in industrial relations, as both the Government and the Opposition acknowledged the urgent need for action […]
Civil Construction Sector Call for Government Support for Infrastructure Apprentices
The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF), Master Builders Australia (MBA), and the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) have issued a united call for the Australian Government to formally recognise and fund civil construction apprentices as […]
