Construction, major projects and supply chains

• Residential Activation Fund round 2 applications are now open, the program is continuing to support the delivery of trunk and essential infrastructure required to activate both infill and greenfield housing projects.
• Effective Contract Delivery Webinar online event on 25 March 2026, will provide an overview of the Critical Contract Checks to assist navigation of the complexities of contract delivery including processes you can implement to track your contract delivery performance and examples of common mistakes to avoid.
• Gateway by ICN - Brisbane 2032 Games Procurement Platform provides information for suppliers to register for procurement opportunities for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• Brisbane 2032 Games industry opportunities provides information on infrastructure procurement opportunities related to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• Building your best tender response (supplier workshop) will provide businesses with practical steps for developing stronger tender responses and build their understanding of the process for lodging a tender submission to the Australian Government. Free webinars on 12 March 2026. 
• Major Project Status enables strategically significant projects facing complex regulatory challenges to get extra support and coordinated approvals.
• Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program offers funding of up to $50 million to deliver infrastructure projects within regional precincts in partnership with local stakeholders to benefit regional communities.
• Key Apprenticeship Program offers up to $10,000 in financial support to apprentices commencing or recommencing their careers in the clean energy or housing construction sectors.
• Small Business Apprenticeship Pilot Program provides wage subsidies for first and second year construction apprentices.
• Supply chain development workshops assist businesses within regional supply chains to be more competitive in positioning for work opportunities. Topics include preparing effective capability statements, tendering for business including responding to nonprice criteria, contract management, and major project briefing events.
• BenchOn provides an Industry Matchmaking Platform that digitises business networks, to intelligently match supply and demand for Specialist Talent and Products, Materials and Services.
• Gateway by ICN online supply chain system allows suppliers to search for projects online and register interest directly.