CCAA says policy settings will shape the cost and supply of key building
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia is urging all Victorian political parties to support a competitive heavy construction materials industry ahead of the state election on 28 November 2026.
The industry contributes about $3.17 billion to Victoria’s economy and supports more than 15,600 jobs, according to CCAA. The group argues that the next government’s policy settings will directly affect the cost and availability of materials used in homes, roads and other infrastructure.
CCAA has been meeting MPs, ministers, shadow ministers and political staff across the political spectrum since releasing its 2026 Victorian Election Policy Priorities earlier in 2026.
Its requests include action on regulatory fees and costs, more time to implement reforms to the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act, faster progress on Strategic Extractive Resource Areas, and better planning and regulatory approval timeframes.
The group also wants changes to Cultural Heritage Management Plans, including better timeliness, lower costs and more consistent processes. In addition, it is calling for less duplication between Victorian and Commonwealth environmental assessments.
Victorian Heavy Construction Materials Plan sought
A central election priority is a Victorian Heavy Construction Materials Plan. CCAA says the plan would create a long-term framework to secure local supply, support investment and maintain industry competitiveness.
Michael Kilgariff, CCAA’s chief executive officer, said the next Victorian government’s decisions would shape whether local producers can keep supplying essential materials at competitive prices.
“Victoria cannot deliver more homes, better roads and the infrastructure needed for a growing population without a competitive local heavy construction materials industry,” Kilgariff said.
CCAA warns that rising costs, project delays and regulatory barriers could flow through to the price and availability of homes and infrastructure. As a result, it argues that affordable housing and public works depend on affordable, secure and competitive local materials supply.
The industry body’s push comes with about two and a half months remaining before the election. It says policy choices made now will affect local quarrying, cement, concrete and aggregates supply across Victoria.
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