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ABCC v CFMEU and Hudson


Applicant:
Australian Building and Construction Commissioner 
Respondent(s):
Matt Hudson, CFMEU 
Date filed:
16 November 2010 
Status:

An interlocutory application was heard on 5 October 2011 when the Court ordered a stay of proceedings pending the finalisation of criminal charges arising from events related to the subject matter of this proceeding.

A three-day committal hearing for the criminal matter was held on 6-8 February 2012.  Mr Hudson pleaded guilty to one count of offensive behaviour and was fined $500 with no conviction recorded.  Mr Setka pleaded guilty to one count of offensive behaviour and was convicted and fined $750.

 
Background:

The ABCC alleges Matt Hudson and the CFMEU engaged in unlawful industrial action on 13 March 2009 at the Rosso Apartment project in Carlton, Victoria.

The ABCC alleges Mr Hudson directed all workers at the site to attend a meeting and then gave them a direction to take strike action.

      Court information

      Case Number: MLG1583/2010

      Media documents

      Backgrounder

    • 23/11/10 - Backgrounder