- CCAA welcomes National Cabinet meeting to address Australia's fuel security and diesel affordability challenges
- Diesel supply crucial for construction materials sector's operations, from quarrying to transport
- Disruptions to fuel supply directly impact project costs and construction timelines
- Organisation seeks involvement in fuel security discussions across all government levels
- CCAA calls for coordination between governments on supply resilience, distribution, information sharing and contingency planning
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 materials highly dependent on reliable diesel supply.
It is essential that construction materials supply chains are represented in fuel security discussions, with CCAA seeking involvement across all jurisdictions and levels of government.
“Fuel security matters because it underpins Australia’s ability to keep building — from major transport projects to new housing,” Mr Kilgariff said.
“Diesel is a core input across the construction materials supply chain. When supply is disrupted or costs increase, those impacts flow directly into higher project costs and delays on the ground.
“Whether it’s quarry operations, processing or transport to site, diesel affordability and availability are critical to keeping projects moving and housing delivery on track.”
Disruptions to fuel availability or sustained increases in diesel costs flow directly into delivery costs and timelines for infrastructure projects and housing construction.
CCAA is calling for strong coordination between the Commonwealth and states and territories, including practical measures that improve reliability of supply and certainty for businesses, such as:
- strengthening supply resilience, including options to diversify supply sources and manage risk in global supply chains
- addressing distribution and availability constraints domestically to protect continuity of operations
- ensuring clear, timely and comprehensive information for industry so businesses can plan and respond
- improving contingency planning for critical freight tasks and essential materials supply chains
“CCAA stands ready to work constructively with governments and industry stakeholders following today’s meeting,” Mr Kilgariff said.
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About CCAA
CCAA is the voice of Australia’s heavy construction materials industry, an industry that generates over $15 billion annually and directly employs 30,000 Australians, with a further 80,000 employed indirectly. CCAA members produce most of Australia's cement, concrete, and aggregates, which are essential to the nation’s building and construction sectors.
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