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Williams v CFMEU and Anor - 21 Dec 07

 
Case Name Williams v CFMEU & Anor
Applicant Andrew Williams, ABCC

Respondent:

Robert Mates, CFMEU

Date Filed:

21 December 2007

Status:

A 3 day hearing concluded on 3 December 2008.  Justice Jessup has reserved his decision

Background: On Friday, 28 July 2006 Mr Mates allegedly demanded that Kane Constructions Pty Ltd employ another Occupational Health and Safety representative. Mr Mates allegedly threatened a work stoppage, or other action to stop work on site, if this demand was not met.

The following Monday (31 July 2006) Mr Mates allegedly organised a stoppage of work at the site when his demand was not met.

The workers ceased work at the site after the meeting and did not return until 2 August 2006.

Further Information:

ABCC Media
15/01/2008 Media Backgrounder (PDF 34KB)