The Australian Government amended the Fair Work Act 2009 (Fair Work Act) to establish the National Construction Industry Forum (NCIF) as an ongoing statutory advisory body.
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Blueprint for the Future
On 22 September 2025, the NCIF formally endorsed the Blueprint for the Future (the Blueprint). The formal endorsement represents the strong commitment and engagement of NCIF members to create lasting and tangible change across the building and construction industry. It demonstrates a new way of stakeholders working together to give way to a culture of collaboration and shared interests.
The NCIF's role is to provide advice to government on a broad range of issues relating to work in the building and construction industry including safety, workplace relations, skills and training, industry culture, diversity and gender equity, and productivity.
The NCIF is required to meet at least twice per year.
Forward Workplan
The Forward Workplan outlines a clear pathway to deliver the 9 priority recommendations of the NCIF’s Blueprint, complementing work already underway across governments and industry.
Pulse Check
Pulse Checks are undertaken by the NCIF every 6 months at NCIF meetings to measure progress against the NCIF Blueprint. Pulse Checks provide a snapshot of progress against Blueprint recommendations and enable the NCIF to monitor industry performance and outcomes across the four Blueprint threads (safety, culture, productivity and sustainability).
Draft Joint Construction Industry Charter
The draft Joint Construction Industry Charter (Charter) has been released for consultation.
Potential Commonwealth standards for the construction industry
The Australian Government is inviting feedback on potential Commonwealth construction standards.
On 1 May 2026, the government announced its intention to consult on potential standards for the construction industry (construction standards) aimed at ensuring government financial arrangements drive quality, productivity, lawful behaviour, and deliver safe, secure, well-paid jobs.
The government is now seeking stakeholder feedback to inform consideration of construction standards, including their content, scope, application, implementation and compliance arrangements.
More about consultation on potential Commonwealth standards for the construction industry
Register of Interest
To receive updates about the NCIF’s work, including the potential Commonwealth standards for the construction industry, please register your interest on the following page:
Members
The NCIF is chaired by the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations (the Minister).
The Fair Work Act provides that the Minister must appoint one or more members with experience representing employees in the building and construction industry and an equal number of members with experience representing employers in the industry, including at least one member with experience representing contractors and one member with experience in small to medium sized enterprises in the residential building sector.
The NCIF comprises the following members:
Government
| Position | Name | Background |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP | Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations |
| Member | The Hon Clare O'Neil MP | Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness, Minister for Cities |
| Member | The Hon Catherine King MP | Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government |
| Member | The Hon Andrew Giles MP | Minister for Skills and Training |
Employees
| Position | Name | Background |
|---|---|---|
| Member | Tony Callinan | Australian Workers’ Union |
| Member | Paul Farrow | Australian Workers' Union |
| Member | Emma Kingdon | CFMEU |
| Member | Steve Murphy | Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union |
| Member | Renee Portland | Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union |
| Member | Kristen Reid | Plumbing and Pipe Trades Employees Union |
| Member | Michael Wright | Electrical Trades Union |
| Member | Vacant |
Employers
| Position | Name | Background |
|---|---|---|
| Member | Peter Colacino | Australian Constructors Association |
| Member | Brent Crockford | Australian Owned Contractors |
| Member | Stewart Joyce | National Electrical and Communications Association |
| Member | Jocelyn Martin | Housing Industry Association |
| Member | Alison Mirams | Independent (formerly of Roberts Co) |
| Member | Nicholas Proud | Civil Contractors Federation Australia |
| Member | Denita Wawn | Master Builders Australia |
| Member | Mike Zorbas | Property Council Australia |
Terms of Reference for the National Construction Industry Forum
Terms of Reference for the National Construction Industry Forum were originally endorsed by the members of the Forum at its first meeting on 20 October 2023.
Communiqués
- National Construction Industry Forum Meeting Communiqué – 15 June 2026
- National Construction Industry Forum Meeting Communiqué – 22 September 2025
- National Construction Industry Forum Meeting Communiqué – 27 June 2025
- National Construction Industry Forum Meeting Communiqué – 16 October 2024
- National Construction Industry Forum Meeting Communiqué – 23 February 2024
- National Construction Industry Forum Meeting Communiqué – 20 October 2023