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Media Release – Construction Peak Body: Andrews Government Industrial Manslaughter Laws Need Further Consideration

Victoria’s peak civil construction body, the Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) Victoria, says that the current form of the Andrews Government industrial manslaughter legislation currently before parliament needs more careful consideration, or is in danger of missing the mark when it comes to health and safety.

2019 CCF Victoria President’s Lunch – Event Highlights

This year’s President’s Lunch saw of over 400 civil construction professionals fill the Members Dining Room at the iconic Melbourne...

CCF Victoria and the Victorian Skills Commission Project

Let’s drive the future skills development and pathways for our industry Why The Victorian Skills Commission provides advice to the...

Victoria to Transition Services to NHVR

The NHVR will provide heavy vehicle on-road compliance and enforcement services in Victoria from 8 December 2019, with 54 staff currently...

New MRWA Accreditation Category for Sewer Construction

Recent safety incidents have raised awareness of the need for training and experience when tackling high risk construction. Deep sewer...

Civil Contractors Federation Victoria Responds to New Drafted Environment Protection Regulations

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria, has recently released a draft of its newly proposed regulations, as part the pending...

The Australian and Victorian Government are Getting on with the M80 Upgrade

Drivers on the M80 Ring Road can look forward to reduced congestion and more reliable connections to major freeways following...

CCF Representation & Establishment of Marketing Fund

An integral part of our advocacy work is to be “the voice” of our members and the wider civil industry...

Red Tape Commissioner Releases Discussion Paper on Planning and Building Approvals Processes Review

Over the past several months, CCF Victoria has been actively engaged in discussions with the Red Tape Commissioner, Anna Cronin,...

New Labour Hire Regulations in Force at the End of October

As previously reported to CCF members in our recent CCF Connect e-news, from 30 October 2019 businesses must only use...

SunSmart Campaign Urges Construction Industry ‘Don’t Wait for Summer’

SunSmart are once again launching a promotional campaign aimed at the construction industry. SunSmart is reminding outdoor workers to cover...

End of Year Funding for Women’s Leadership Development Available

Residual funding is available to support the development of female leaders across Australia’s construction and engineering sector. The initiative is...

Heavy Vehicle Operators on Notice in Safety Operation

Heavy vehicle operators are being warned to ensure their fleets comply with road safety regulations and National Heavy Vehicle Laws,...

New Survey Asks Victorians to Share on Road Safety

The lived-experience of Victorians will be front and centre as planning ramps up for the state’s next road safety strategy....

CCF Women In Civil: Influencing Diversity – Creating Capability and Capacity

On Thursday 3rd October, over 100 civil construction professionals gathered together at the CCF Women in Civil ‘Creating Capability & Capacity’ Brunch, hosted at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, Melbourne.

Australia-First Road Safety Technology Trial Gets Green Light

The Victorian Government is making Victorian roads safer with a trial of Australia-first technology at one of Melbourne’s high-crash intersections....

Another Massive Regional Road Maintenance Blitz to Begin

Regional Victorians will start to see roadwork crews out in force in the coming weeks as the next regional road...

Time Running Out to Apply for Labour Hire Licences

Victorian labour hire businesses have just over one month to register for the Andrews Labor Government’s new accreditation scheme, or...