Transfer of Fair Work Act functions to the Fair Work Ombudsman: From 10 November 2022, the Australian Building and Construction Commission’s role enforcing the Fair Work Act 2009 in the commercial building and construction industry has transferred to the Fair Work Ombudsman. Therefore the information on this website is under review. Read the ABCC E-Alert published on 10 November 2022 to learn more about these changes.
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Industry update
21
Nov
2022
Industry Update - November 2022 Edition
In this edition of Industry Update, we provide important information on: the transfer of functions to the Fair Work Ombudsman; the ABCC’s achievements in 2021-22; a notice of non-compliance with the Code, the new Respect@Work website, paid family and domestic violence leave, ABCC litigation news and more.E-Alert
17
Nov
2022
ABCC Annual Report highlights its achievements
The ABCC’s 2021-22 Annual Report has today been tabled in the Parliament of Australia by the Hon Tony Burke MP, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. Key achievementsE-Alert
16
Nov
2022
New paid family and domestic violence leave
From next year, employees will be able to access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12-month period. This includes casual and part-time employees.E-Alert
10
Nov
2022
Important information for the commercial building and construction industry
From today, the Australian Building and Construction Commission’s role enforcing the Fair Work Act 2009 in the commercial building and construction industry has transferred to the Fair Work Ombudsman. What’s changingMedia Release
9
Nov
2022
CFMMEU officials allegedly threatened Perth construction worker unless he and colleagues joined union
The ABCC has filed Federal Court proceedings against the CFMMEU and two of its officials who twice threatened an employee engaged to undertake construction work at Perth’s His Majesty’s Theatre.Media Release
4
Nov
2022
Publication of Notice of Non-Compliance for St Hilliers Contracting Pty Ltd
The ABCC Commissioner has exercised his power under section 108 of the Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Act 2016 to publish details of non-compliance with the Building Code by the privately owned construction company, St Hilliers Contracting Pty Ltd (St HillierMedia Release
3
Nov
2022
Court penalises business for failing to comply with ABCC compliance notice - orders employer to pay worker
The Federal Circuit and Family Court has awarded penalties totalling $5,200 against Victorian sole trader Shane Chivell, for failure to comply with two statutory notices during an ABCC investigation into the underpayment of a former employee at his business Brighton HE-Alert
3
Nov
2022
Launch of Respect@Work website to address workplace sexual harassment in Australia
The Australian Human Rights Commission and Respect@Work Council have launched a new website that will help workplaces of all sizes prevent and respond to sexual harassment and create a work culture that is safe, rE-Alert
27
Oct
2022
Major changes to the functions of the ABCC
From 10 November 2022, the ABCC’s role enforcing the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) in the commercial building and construction industry will transfer to the Fair Work Ombudsman. Which functions will move to the Fair Work Ombudsman?Industry update
21
Sep
2022
Industry Update - September 2022 Edition
In this edition of Industry Update we provide an overview of the ABCC’s security of payment activities and recoveries from the past three years. You can also view current litigation statistics and read about recent court outcomes.