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17
Jul
2018
ABCC launches campaign to help secure subcontractors’ payments
Australian Building and Construction Commissioner Stephen McBurney today launched a national campaign aimed at security of payments for subcontractors in the building and construction sector.Media Release
25
Jun
2018
Landmark ruling: CFMMEU official to feel sting of penalties for breaking the law; union penalty almost doubled
In a significant decision today the Full Federal Court confirmed it will order a CFMMEU official to personally pay his penalty for breaking the law, without seeking or receiving financial assistance from the union.Media Release
22
Jun
2018
Federal Court: CFMMEU senior leadership condoned lawbreaking; $142,000 penalty imposed
The Federal Court has imposed total penalties of $142,000 on the CFMMEU and three of its officials for taking coercive action at a Carlton building site in March 2015 on the basis that senior CFMMEU leadership condoned the contravening conduct.Media Release
14
Jun
2018
Court penalises CFMMEU and official for threatening and abusing workers
The Federal Court has penalised the CFMMEU and its official Bradley Upton $51,300 for abusing and threatening construction workers on the Gorgon LNG Project in Western Australia.E-Alert
5
Jun
2018
Minimum wage increase – make sure you are paying the right rate
On Friday 1 June 2018 the Fair Work Commission announced a 3.5% increase to the minimum wage. The increase applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2018. The increase affects the minimum wage in modern awards, as well as allowances that are based on the minimum rate of pay.E-Alert
24
May
2018
CFMEU and MUA amalgamation does NOT impact validity of CFMEU or MUA right of entry permits under the Fair Work Act
On Tuesday 27 March 2018, the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU), Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), and Textile, Clothing and Footwear Union of Australia (TCFUA) amalgamated. The new organisation is called the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU).Industry update
3
May
2018
Industry Update April-May 2018
Welcome to the April - May 2018 edition of Industry update, our bi-monthly online newsletter. Industry Update provides updates on the latest activities of the ABCC, industry trends, and emerging issues.Media Release
24
Apr
2018
CFMMEU and seven officials penalised $522,000 for month-long work stoppages across Brisbane sites
The CFMMEU and seven of its officials have been penalised $522,000 by the Federal Court for month-long strikes and work stoppages at construction sites across six Brisbane sites in 2016.Media Release
9
Mar
2018
CFMEU and 19 officials penalised $817,500 for “deliberate, flagrant and systematic” campaign in Queensland
The CFMEU and 19 of its officials have been penalised $817,500 after they shut down two major Brisbane sites in a “deliberate, flagrant and systematic” campaign aimed at forcing the sites’ head contractor to sign a CFMEU enterprise agreement.Media Release
26
Feb
2018
Court penalises CFMEU “gatekeeper” for enforcing ‘no-ticket, no-start’ on Melbourne construction site
The Federal Court today imposed penalties totalling $105,000 against the CFMEU and a shop steward for stopping two workers, who were not financial members of the CFMEU, from working on the Quest Apartments construction site in Melbourne.Pages
