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6
Jun
2019
CFMMEU penalised for putting workers in “harm’s way”
The Federal Court has awarded penalties of $137,000 against the CFMMEU and one of its Tasmanian officials for unlawful actions and putting workers’ safety at risk at the Living City Project in Devonport in June 2017.Media Release
9
May
2019
ABCC takes court action over unlawful picket of Sydney crane company
The ABCC has filed Federal Court proceedings against the CFMMEU and several of its NSW officials over alleged unlawful pickets of a Sydney-based crane company on 25 and 30 January 2019.Media Release
8
May
2019
Federal court ups penalty for company paying strike pay
The Federal Court has increased a penalty awarded against building company J Hutchinson Pty Ltd from $1,200 to $20,000. The ABCC filed an appeal from the Federal Circuit Court’s original decision on the basis the penalty was manifestly inadequate.Media Release
29
Apr
2019
ABCC alleges right of entry breach against Tasmanian CFMMEU official
The ABCC has commenced Federal Court action in Tasmania alleging the CFMMEU and its official Richard Hassett breached Federal right of entry laws at the Cattle Hill Wind Farm project site in Lake Echo earlier this year.Media Release
26
Apr
2019
ABCC takes legal action against CEPU over unlawful industrial action
The ABCC has commenced Federal Court action against the CEPU and four of its officials following separate incidents at the Sydney Metro Trains Facility Site in Rouse Hill on 17 and 18 October and 14 December 2016.Media Release
26
Apr
2019
ABCC alleges labour hire company and contractor discriminated against worker because of age
The ABCC has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against labour hire company, Corestaff WA, and contractor, Gumala Enterprises, alleging they discriminated against a worker because of his age.Media Release
23
Apr
2019
CFMMEU to face court for alleged coordinated strike action across Perth Airport rail sites
The ABCC has commenced proceedings against the CFMMEU and three of its officers, including WA State Secretary Michael Buchan, alleging they organised unlawful industrial action across three Perth Airport rail sites and were involved in a picket at the head contractor’s office.Media Release
17
Apr
2019
ABCC takes court action against ACT CFMMEU over alleged unlawful picket and coercion
The ABCC has commenced Federal Court action in the ACT alleging the CFMMEU and five officials attempted to coerce a Canberra-based civil engineering company to make an enterprise agreement with the CFMMEU.Media Release
15
Apr
2019
CFMMEU and officials penalised $58,500 following attempts to coerce crane company into enterprise agreement
The Federal Court in Brisbane has today imposed $58,500 in penalties against the CFMMEU, its State Secretary Michael Ravbar and fellow union official Andrew Sutherland over their unlawful action on the Legacy Way Port Connect Project in 2012.Media Release
12
Apr
2019
Full Court increases penalties in Nine Brisbane sites appeal
The Full Federal Court has today upheld the ABCC’s appeal to increase penalties awarded against the CFMMEU over 16 strikes and work stoppages at nine Brisbane construction sites in August and September 2016.Pages
