Relief confirmed in five of seven jurisdictions. Here’s what’s changed for your contracts.

The national picture has improved substantially. Since our last update on 1 May, AfPA has confirmed outcomes in New South Wales, the Northern Territory, and Victoria. Rise-and-fall mechanisms are now in place in five of seven states and territories. Fuel relief is confirmed in the same five.

• New South Wales: Relief extended to major projects and Sydney Metro
  TfNSW has published the C170 bitumen index for April 2026. This activates rise-and-fall provisions across major project contracts and Sydney Metro works.
• Northern Territory: Fuel cost escalation measures confirmed
  On 5 May 2026, the NT Department of Logistics and Infrastructure confirmed temporary fuel cost escalation measures for eligible DLI contracts. Price adjustments apply monthly.
• Victoria: Bitumen index confirmed; fuel relief still pending
  DTP has confirmed the updated April bitumen index, giving contractors the basis to recover bitumen costs under VicRoads Section 199 provisions. Fuel recovery remains unresolved while DTP works through the implications of the Fair Work Commission Road Transport Contractual Chain Order.

For the full state-by-state summary of bitumen rise-and-fall and fuel recovery positions across all jurisdictions, download the June 2026 member update below.

Questions about your individual contract position? Contact your AfPA branch directly.

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