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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.Media Release
29
May
2018
First claim of unlawful picketing filed in Court over alleged CFMMEU blockade in Melbourne
The ABCC has commenced the first case alleging contraventions of the new unlawful picketing provisions against the CFMMEU and three of its representatives for an alleged blockade of two Melbourne sites in May 2017.Media Release
28
May
2018
CFMMEU officials to face court for alleged right of entry breaches
Two CFMMEU officials are facing allegations in the Federal Court that they breached right of entry laws at the $222 million Monash Freeway upgrade project in 2017.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
Apr
2018
CFMEU and its site delegate to face court for forcing worker to pay union fees
A CFMEU site delegate, Peter D’Arcy, is facing allegations in the Federal Circuit Court that he forced a worker to join the union and pay union fees at a site in Toowoomba. It is alleged the CFMEU is liable for the delegate’s conduct.Pages
