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24
Sep
2021
WA labour hire company and contractor penalised $29,000 for age discrimination
The Federal Court has today penalised West Australian labour hire company, CoreStaff WA Pty Ltd, $20,000 and a WA based contractor, Gumala Enterprises Pty Ltd, $9,000. CoreStaff and Gumala Enterprises were found to have discriminated against a worker when they refused to hire a qualified 70 year old grader because of his age.Media Release
22
Sep
2021
ABCC statement regarding recent events in Victoria
The ABCC is pursuing lines of enquiry and is responding to a number of mandatory notifications required by the Building Code advising of unlawful industrial action on Melbourne building and construction sites in recent days.Media Release
22
Sep
2021
CFMMEU and eight officials penalised $121,000 for unlawfully entering Toowoomba Second Range Crossing project
The Federal Court has penalised the CFMMEU and eight of its officials $121,000 for 36 contraventions of right of entry laws at Queensland’s Toowoomba Second Range Crossing project in 2018.Media Release
14
Sep
2021
CFMMEU and official hit with more than $50,000 in penalties following “reckless and conceited” conduct at Monash Freeway site
The Federal Court has penalised the CFMMEU and its official, James Simpson, $54,540 for contravening right of entry and occupational health and safety requirements at the $220 million Monash Freeway upgrade project in 2017.Media Release
6
Sep
2021
CFMMEU Queensland state secretary Michael Ravbar loses right to enter building sites
The Queensland state secretary of the CFMMEU, Michael Ravbar, has abandoned his application to renew his right of entry permit. Mr Ravbar is no longer authorised to exercise entry rights in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009.Media Release
31
Aug
2021
ABCC alleges one-hour job takes two days due to CEPU delegate interference on Cairns Convention Centre project
The Australian Building and Construction Commission has commenced legal proceedings against the CEPU and a site delegate over allegations workers were deliberately delayed at the Cairns Convention Centre redevelopment because they were not members of the union.Media Release
20
Aug
2021
ABCC adds Walter Molina to the no permit list
The Fair Work Commission has refused to renew CFMMEU organiser, Walter Molina’s federal entry permit. Mr Molina is a former WA division president of the CFMMEU.Media Release
13
Aug
2021
Record penalties imposed on CFMMEU and officials for Adelaide Airport construction breaches
The Federal Court has today penalised the CFMMEU and six officials $428,250 for making misrepresentations about the requirement to show their entry permits, refusing to follow directions, and acting in an improper manner during the $165 million redevelopment of Terminal 1 at Adelaide Airport in 2019.Media Release
12
Aug
2021
Brisbane labour hire company ADADN Pty Ltd penalised for failing to produce documents
The Federal Circuit Court has penalised Brisbane labour hire company ADADN Pty Ltd $33,300 for failing to provide documents during separate ABCC investigations into alleged underpayment of wages and unlawful industrial action.Media Release
6
Aug
2021
Hardy Bros Non-Compliance Publication
Hardy Bros Mining & Civil Construction Pty Ltd (HBMCC), which is now in liquidation failed to pay its subcontractor, Coopers Earthmoving & Haulage Pty Ltd $337,070.29 on time or at all on a Commonwealth-funded project, the Ellerton Drive Extension project in Queanbeyan, NSW.Pages
