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| 17/08 |
ABCC v CFMEU and Mcdonald: Backgrounder (PDF 47KB) Case information
Unlawful industrial action and coercion to make an agreement at the One40project in 140 Williams St, Perth. Proceedings in the Federal Court, WA. |
| 05/08 |
Four unions and organisers fined for disrupting major regional project: Statement (PDF 31KB) Case information
The Federal Court has imposed $67,500 in penalties on the AMWU, AWU, CFMEU, CEPU and four union officials for organising and attending protest action to pressure subcontractors into entering union agreements. |
| 03/08 |
Helal v McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust) Pty Ltd: Backgrounder (PDF 36KB) Case information
The ABCC alleges McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust) Pty Ltd contravened s.45(1) of the BCII Act by discriminating against Hanlon Industries Pty Ltd on the basis of an industrial agreement. |
July 2010
| 28/07 |
ABCC secures record $1.3m penalty over West Gate Bridge dispute: Statement (PDF 32KB) Audio grabs Backgrounder (PDF 54KB) Case information
The CFMEU, AMWU and three union officials were ordered to pay a total of $1.3m in penalties for 52 breaches of workplace laws following a protracted dispute at the West Gate Bridge strengthening project in 2009. |
| 21/07 |
White v Powell: Backgrounder (PDF 40KB) Case information
The ABCC alleges that CFMEU organiser Mick Powell acted improperly while excercising his rights as a permit holder, by verbally abusing managers at the Monash Freeway upgrade during 2008. A first directions hearing will be held on 30 July 2010. |
| 16/07 |
Mortimore v CFMEU: Backgrounder (PDF 44KB) Case information
The ABCC alleges the CFMEU engaged in unlawful industrial action and coercion at the new fresh fruit and vegetable market project in Epping, Victoria. Next directions hearing 3 September 2010. |
| 12/07 |
Jenkinson v Carter and CFMEU: Statement (PDF 35KB) Case information
Penalties totalling $8,800 handed down by the Federal Magistrates Court in Brisbane to Mr. Carter for acting in an improper manner and misrepresenting his rights as a permit holder at the Procast Australia site. Penalty amounts were handed verbally on 8 June 2010, and written reasons and judgment on 6 July 2010. |
June 2010
| 30/06 |
Lukies v Doyle & CFMEU: Backgrounder (PDF 44KB) Case information
Failure to hold a permit required for OHS entry and misrepresentation of right to enter a site at the Woolworths complex, Beaconsfield. Proceedings in the Federal Magistrates Court, VIC. |
| 24/06 |
Helal v Brookfield Multiplex Constructions Pty Ltd, CFMEU & Mates: Backgrounder (PDF 38KB) Case information
Coercion, unlawful industrial action and demand strike pay at the Southbank One project in Victoria. Proceedings in the Federal Court, VIC. |
| 16/06 |
Cozadinos v CEPU and Mooney: Backgrounder (PDF 39KB) Case information
Engaging in unlawful industrial action and engaging in industrial action before the nominal expiry date of a collective agreement, Water Treatment Plant project, West Gippsland in Victoria. Proceedings in the Federal Magistrates Court, VIC. |
| 11/06 |
Lovewell v BLF and Pearson: Backgrounder (PDF 32KB) Case information
Acting in an improper manner while attempting to exercise rights as a permit holder at the River Point Apartments project, Queensland. Proceedings in the Federal Magistrates Court, QLD. |
| 09/06 |
Full Bench increases penalty against CFMEU: Statement (PDF 51KB) Case information
The Full Court of the Federal Court has upheld an appeal by the ABCC, increasing the penalty against the CFMEU in Stuart v CFMEU & Corbett from $5000 to $25,000 for unlawful industrial action and coercion at a site in Morwell, Victoria. |
| 01/06 |
John Lloyd statement to senate estimates committee: Statement (PDF 13KB)
In his opening address to senate estimates ABC Commissioner John Lloyd said the workplace relations conduct of the industry has improved since the ABCC was established. |
May 2010
| 27/05 |
Federal Court order should be observed: Statement (PDF 29KB) Case information
Commissioner Lloyd calls on CFMEU to comply with Federal Court order and remove blockade at Melbourne Market Relocation Project. |
| 26/05 |
ABC Commissioner John Lloyd not to be reappointed in September: Statement (PDF 32KB)
John Lloyd has confirmed he will not be reappointed in the role of ABC Commissioner when his tenure expires in September 2010. |
| 20/05 |
Penalties for unlawful coercion stand: CFMEU appeal dismissed Statement (PDF 30KB) Case information
The Full Court of the Federal Court has dismissed a penalty appeal by the CFMEU after they were fined for threatening a building contractor. |
| 20/05 |
Cozadinos v Christopher, CFMEU, Hudson, McLoughlin, Reardon and Washington:
Backgrounder(PDF 49KB) Case information
Unlawful industrial action, failure to comply with an order of the AIRC and acting in an improper manner while exercising rights as a permit holder at the New Royal Children’s Hospital project, Myer, Montage and ANZ projects in Docklands, Victoria. Proceedings in the Federal Court, VIC. |
| 13/05 |
Speech by ABC Commissioner John Lloyd at AiG National Construction Conference: Speech (PDF 24KB)
ABC Commissioner John Lloyd addressed the AiG National Construction Conference in Melbourne. |
| 07/05 |
Mortimore v CFMEU, Christopher, Hudson, Reardon, Setka, Spernovasilis and Washington:
Backgrounder (PDF 58KB) Case information
Unlawful industrial action and coercion at the New Royal Children's Hospital, Olsen site in South Yarra and the Myer, Robin and Merchant sites at Docklands, Victoria. Proceedings in the Federal Court, VIC. |
April 2010
| 28/04 |
ABCC's role upholds workers' rights: Statement (PDF 27KB)
ABC Commissioner John Lloyd says the International Workers’ Memorial Day is a timely reminder that all industry stakeholders and participants play a role in promoting proper safety standards. |
| 17/04 |
Speech by ABC Commissioner John Lloyd at 2010 HR Nicholls Society Conference: Speech (PDF 23KB)
ABC Commissioner John Lloyd addressed the 30th HR Nicholls Society Annual Conference about the experience of the ABCC in regulating the building and construction industry. |
| 14/04 |
Heyman v CFMEU, Washington, Hudson and Spernovasilis: Backgrounder (PDF 35KB) Case information
Unlawful industrial action at the Royal Children's Hospital construction project, Parkville in Victoria. Proceedings at the Federal Magistrates Court, VIC. |
| 14/04 |
White v CFMEU, Benstead and Beattie: Backgrounder (PDF 33KB) Case information
Acting in an improper manner while seeking to exercise rights as a permit holder, Preston Pump Station construction project, Reservoir in Victoria. Proceedings in the Federal Magistrates Court in Melbourne. |
| 09/04 |
ABCC successful in appeal to protect right of entry: Statement (PDF 34KB) Case information
The Full Court of the Federal Court has upheld an appeal by the ABCC in a case concerning right of entry in Canberra. |
March 2010
| 23/03 |
Facts speak for themselves - the ABCC does not 'persecute' workers : Statement (PDF 29KB)
The ABC Commissioner has emphatically rejected claims that ABCC Inspectors are biased and target workers when conducting investigations. |
| 22/03 |
Strike action on Victoria's Monash Freeway Project results in $31,000 penalty: Statement (PDF 27KB) Case information
Penalties totalling $31,000 handed down to CFMEU and organisers for procuring industrial action on the Monash Freeway Widening project. |
| 11/03 |
ABCC fights for employees’ right to choose: Statement (PDF 31KB) Cozadinos v CFMEU and Salta. Cozadinos v CFMEU & Ioannidis.
Penalties totalling $14,000 handed down to CFMEU and organisers for breaches of freedom of association at the Doncaster Shoppingtown project. |
09/03 |
ABCC pursues Federal Court case against CBI employees in WA: Updated Backgrounder (PDF 59KB) Case Information
The ABCC issued an updated Media Backgrounder after the CFMEU, AMWU and three officials were joined as additional respondents in this proceeding. |
February 2010
| 16/02 |
Radisich v CFMEU, CFMEUW & McDonald: Backgrounder (PDF 31KB) Case information
Unlawful industrial action at the Woodside Pluto LNG processing plant, Karratha, Western Australia. Proceedings in the Federal Court, WA. |
| 12/02 |
Darlaston v CFMEU, CFMEU (NSW), Parker, Hanlon, Kera and Mitchell: Backgrounder (PDF 35KB) Case information
Failure to comply with an OHS requirement and acting in an improper manner while exercising rights as permit holders at the St Patrick's Estate project, Manly in Sydney. Proceedings in the Federal Magistrates Court, NSW. |
| 10/02 |
Federal Court slaps habitual offenders CFMEU and Robert Mates with $45,000 penalty: Statement (PDF 43KB) Case information
Penalties totalling $45,000 handed down by the Federal Court in Melbourne on the CFMEU and an organiser over unlawful industrial action and attempting to coerce at a Caulfield Grammar School building site. |
| 05/02 |
Cozadinos v CFMEU, Powell and Tadic: Backgrounder (PDF 38KB) Case information
Unlawful industrial action and Industrial action before expiry date of a collective agreement at the Eastlink Freeway, Springvale section in Victoria. Proceedings in the Federal Magistrates Court, VIC. |
| 04/02 |
ABCC launches right of entry proceeding in Queensland: Backgrounder (PDF 39KB) Case information
Acting in an improper manner while exercising rights as a permit holder and misrepresenting right of entry at the Procast Australia Pty Ltd site at Heathwood, Queensland. Proceedings in the Federal Magistrates Court, QLD. |
| 02/02 |
Alleged illegal strike at Hawthorn apartment site: Backgrounder (PDF 49KB) Case Information
Unlawful industrial action at the construction of student apartments on Queens Avenue, Hawthorn, Victoria. Proceedings in the Federal Magistrates Court, VIC. |
January 2010
| 29/01 |
Strikes at construction of the Woodside Pluto LNG Processing Plant: Backgrounder (PDF 39KB)
ABC Commissioner John Lloyd has confirmed that the ABCC is investigating the dispute at Woodside Petroleum's Pluto liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Western Australia. |
| 18/01 |
Radisich v McDonald and CFMEU: Backgrounder (PDF 39KB) Case information
False or misleading representations about membership, unlawful industrial action, threat of action and coercion at the Herdsman Business Park project, Western Australia. Proceedings in the Federal Magistrates Court, WA. |
| 15/01 |
Deputy Commissioner Leigh Johns leaving ABCC: Statement (PDF 26KB)
Leigh Johns today wrote to the Deputy Prime Minister tendering his resignation from the position of Deputy ABC Commissioner. |
| 15/01 |
ABCC v CFMEU, CFMEUW and McDonald: Backgrounder (PDF 30KB) Case information
Unlawful industrial action at the City Square construction site, Western Australia. Proceedings in the Federal Court, WA. |
| 04/01 |
Queensland union official admits threatening and intimidating subcontractor: Statement (PDF 30KB) Case information
Penalties totalling $49,000 handed down by the Federal Court in Brisbane on the CFMEU and an organiser over intending to coerce a subcontractor. |
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