The construction industry is currently under immense pressure, facing a number of challenges, including rising commodity prices, supply chain disruptions, and a protracted labour shortage.

Much has been said about the lack of housing across Australia, and there is no doubt we are facing a critical housing shortage. Supply is being routinely constrained due to increasingly difficult and slow planning systems.

The Albanese Government’s Buy Australian Plan is the first step towards creating a civil construction industry where more Australian companies get to build more of the nation’s key infrastructure.

Mirvac Constructions has become the first business in Australia to be awarded the highest possible 5 Gold Star iCIRT rating, issued by regulated ratings agency Equifax*, a global data, analytics and technology company.

Infrastructure Sustainability Council welcomes Budget first steps but calls for investment and action in infrastructure to reach net zero