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12
Mar
2020
Industry Update - March 2020 Edition
The March edition of Industry Update features the latest activities of the ABCC: Phoenixing, Security of Payments, New Court Matters, Court Outcomes and more.Media Release
11
Mar
2020
ABCC takes court action over alleged unlawful picket of Perth building site
The ABCC has filed Federal Court proceedings against West Australian company Tyrone Construction Services Pty Ltd and one of its representatives over alleged unlawful pickets of the Perth-based building site known as ‘Skypark’ on 27 June and 1 August 2019.Media Release
2
Mar
2020
CFMMEU handed hefty penalty in NSW coercion case
The CFMMEU has been hit with a major financial penalty with the Federal Circuit Court penalising the union and five of its officials $486,500. The union was found to have organised unlawful blockades and work disruptions targeting Sydney concreting company De Martin and Gasparini (DMG) in 2015.Media Release
2
Mar
2020
Full Bench rejects CFMMEU right of entry permit appeal
The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has upheld a decision to refuse to grant an entry permit to Paul McAleer, NSW Branch Secretary and National Vice President of the Maritime Division of the CFMMEU.Media Release
27
Feb
2020
Maximum penalty handed down against CFMMEU for abusing Victorian WorkSafe inspector
The Federal Court in Victoria has today penalised the CFMMEU and its senior official Alex Tadic a total of $59,500 for abusing a Victorian WorkSafe official.Media Release
21
Feb
2020
Penalties Imposed on West Australian Ceiling Company and its Director in ABCC Wages Investigation
The ABCC has this week secured more than $46,000 in penalties and legal costs against West Australian company Big Li Ceiling Pty Ltd and its director Yiting Li.E-Alert
18
Feb
2020
Australian Government releases Building Code discussion paper
The industrial relations consultation process is currently paused due to disruptions caused by COVID-19. The process will recommence in due course.Media Release
14
Feb
2020
Union’s appeal fails in BKH matter in NSW
The Full Federal Court has today largely dismissed the CFMMEU’s appeal against penalties handed down in the October 2018 BKH judgment.Industry update
13
Feb
2020
Industry Update - February 2020 edition
Welcome to the February 2020 edition of Industry Update, our quarterly online newsletter. Industry Update provides updates on the latest activities of the ABCC, industry trends, and emerging issues.Media Release
4
Feb
2020
ABCC alleges CFMMEU officials targeted Newcastle crane company as part of concerted campaign
The ABCC has commenced Federal Court action against the CFMMEU and three of its officials alleging they targeted Newcastle crane company Wheeler Cranes because it did not have an enterprise agreement with the union.Pages
