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Rights and responsibilities


Covers the key issues that affect building industry participants including coercion, right of entry, freedom of association, strike pay and unlawful industrial action.

Freedom of Association in the Building and Construction Industry

Defines freedom of association and outlines prohibited conduct as well as penalties.

Right of Entry - Federal Union Officials: What to do when visiting a site

Outlines union officials’ rights and obligations when visiting a site

Right of Entry - On-site resources

The ABCC has produced a poster and a pocket guide to right of entry on your site.

Right of Entry - What to do when a union official comes on your site

Outlines contractors' rights and obligations when a union official visits their site

Right of entry laws for OHS purposes - Queensland only

Clarifies what is permitted and required under Queensland’s right of entry laws.

Rights and Responsibilities of Subcontractors

Provides a guide for subcontractors to ensure they meet their obligations

Strike Pay in the Building and Construction Industry

Defines strike pay and lists offences as well as penalties

Understanding On-hire Employee Services

A guide for on-hire businesses and host organisations

Unlawful Coercion

Defines unlawful coercion and lists offences as well as penalties

Unlawful Industrial Action in the Building and Construction Industry

Defines unlawful industrial action and lists offences as well as penalties