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3
Dec
2020
Recidivist CFMMEU and officials penalised $221,000 for intimidating behaviour on Hobart project
The CFMMEU and two of its Tasmanian officials have been penalised $221,000 after the Federal Court found they had contravened right of entry laws and intimidated staff at a Hobart construction site in 2019. The findings of the Court were that:Media Release
18
Nov
2020
Federal Court imposes $336,000 in penalties over Perth Airport link unlawful industrial action
The Federal Court in Perth today imposed $180,000 in penalties against the CFMMEU and three of its officials for organising a half-day strike during construction of the Forrestfield to Perth Airport rail link in December 2018.Industry update
11
Nov
2020
Industry Update - November 2020 Edition
In the November edition of Industry Update, we take a look into the extension of JobKeeper, the Supporting Apprentices and Trainees wage subsidy, the increase in the building and construction minimum wage and much more.Media Release
9
Nov
2020
CEPU and three officials penalised $34,600 over stoppage of works at Sydney Metro Trains Facility Site
The Federal Court has penalised the CEPU and three of its officials $34,600 for stopping work at the Sydney Metro Trains Facility Site (SMTF Site) in Rouse Hill in 2016.E-Alert
19
Oct
2020
Increase in minimum wage
Minimum wages in construction industry modern awards will increase by 1.75 per cent from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 November 2020.These awards include:Media Release
15
Oct
2020
ABCC alleges CFMMEU official engaged in threatening behaviour at Morphettville Park Sports Club construction site
The Australian Building and Construction Commission has commenced Federal Court proceedings against the CFMMEU and one of its officials, Michael Jackson, alleging Mr Jackson acted in an improper manner during construction of the Morphettville Park Sports Club in Adelaide.Industry update
15
Oct
2020
Industry Update - October 2020 Edition
For the October edition of Industry Update we take an in-depth look into Right of Entry, featuring case studies and a need to know guide. Also featured are our upcoming wages and entitlement activities as well as recent court outcomes.Media Release
2
Oct
2020
CFMMEU officials penalised $292,200 over Palmerston Police Station intimidation
The Federal Court has penalised the CFMMEU and three of its officials $292,200 for attempting to shut down construction at the Palmerston Police Station site in May 2018.Media Release
29
Sep
2020
ABCC takes action over unlawful picket at Adelaide site
The ABCC has filed Federal Court proceedings alleging the CFMMEU and four of its officials, together with SA company Core-Form Pty Ltd and two of its directors unlawfully picketed the$27 million East Terrace apartments building site in Adelaide.Media Release
28
Sep
2020
ABCC alleges NSW company underpaid worker more than $230,000
The ABCC has filed proceedings in the Federal Circuit Court alleging NSW company Open Tiling Services Pty Ltd underpaid an employee more than $230,000 in wages, entitlements and superannuation.Pages
