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E-Alert
13
Jul
2021
Security of Payment Research Report – Our Impact
The ABCC plays a key role in monitoring compliance with security of payment (SoP) obligations under the Code, and educating Code covered entities on SoP requirements.E-Alert
17
Jun
2021
FWC announces minimum wage increase
Minimum wages in construction industry modern awards will increase by 2.5 per cent from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2021. These awards include:E-Alert
4
Jun
2021
ACT CFMMEU branch secretary Jason O’Mara loses right of entry permit for three months
On 2 June 2021 the Fair Work Commission suspended for three months the federal entry permit of Jason Lawrence O’Mara, assistant secretary of the ACT branch of the CFMMEU.E-Alert
24
May
2021
Michael Greenfield added to no permit list
On 19 May 2021 the CFMMEU discontinued its application for an entry permit to be issued to Michael Greenfield, Assistant Secretary of the NSW Branch of the CFMMEU. Mr Greenfield’s entry permit expired on 19 May 2021 and he is no longer authorised to exercise entry rights in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009.E-Alert
13
Apr
2021
High Court determination settles right of entry permit requirement
The requirement for union officials to hold a valid federal right of entry permit when entering work sites under State or Territory OHS laws has been upheld following a High Court determination. The High Court on 8 April 2021 refused to allow the CFMMEU special leave to appeal a 2020 Full Federal Court decision.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:E-Alert
E-Alert
1
Jul
2020
Changes to the Building and Construction General On-site Award
This E-Alert addresses important changes to the Building and Construction General On-site Award that take effect from 1 July 2020. Both employers and employees should note the changes. Employers should ensure they are implemented from the first full pay period after 1 July 2020.E-Alert
20
Apr
2020
Notice period for enterprise agreement changes reduced to one day
The Australian Government has announced changes to the Fair Work Regulations that temporarily changes the access period for enterprise agreement variations. The changes reduce the period for proposed variations toE-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.Pages
