Media Release
10
Dec
2020
ABCC alleges CFMMEU officials disrupted concrete pour and abused Qld workers
The ABCC has commenced Federal Circuit Court proceedings against the CFMMEU and two of its officials alleging they delayed a concrete pour at a Labrador project site in Queensland earlier this year.Media Release
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.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.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.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.Media Release
25
Sep
2020
ABCC alleges CFMMEU officials obstruct critical West Gate Tunnel work
The ABCC has filed proceedings in the Federal Court alleging the CFMMEU and two of its officials committed 46 contraventions when they disrupted night construction work and ignored Victoria Police and WorkSafe instructions at the $6.7 billion West Gate Tunnel Project in December 2019.Media Release
23
Sep
2020