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E-Alert
14
Sep
2018
Tendering for building work just got easier
The ABCC is committed to reducing red tape and promoting greater efficiencies in the building and construction industry. We want to make it easier to comply with the Building Code and designated building laws.Media Release
27
Aug
2018
CFMMEU penalised $81,600 after threatening to “go to war” with Royal Adelaide Hospital subcontractor
The Federal Court has today penalised the CFMMEU $81,600 for the conduct of its Assistant Secretary, Jim O’Connor, and a site delegate for attempting to coerce a subcontractor to terminate a worker and replace him with a union office holder at the Royal Adelaide Hospital site in 2014.E-Alert
27
Aug
2018
Deadline for reporting payment disputes and delays
Code covered contractors are reminded that from 1 September 2018, the ABCC will treat any failure to report disputed or delayed payments as a breach of the Code.Media Release
21
Aug
2018
ABCC officers visit Pacific Complete project to talk about security of payment responsibilities
Australian Building and Construction Commission officers will be in northern New South Wales this week talking to contractors involved in the $4.3 billion Pacific Complete project about their security of payment responsibilities.Media Release
16
Aug
2018
Two Tasmanian cases take CFMMEU penalties for the week to $822,500
The Federal Court has today handed down penalties totalling $245,500 in two cases in Tasmania involving the CFMMEU and its official Richard Hassett.Media Release
14
Aug
2018
Full Federal Court reinforces concerns over CFMMEU’s blatant unlawful behaviour; upholds maximum penalty
The Full Federal Court has today upheld an earlier decision of the Federal Circuit Court to impose maximum penalties on the CFMMEU for the unlawful conduct in February 2015 of its then Queensland President Dave Hanna.Media Release
14
Aug
2018
CFMMEU and two officials penalised $271,500 for ‘defiant’ and ‘disgraceful’ conduct on Bendigo site
The Federal Court has today imposed penalties totaling $271,500 against the CFMMEU and two of its officials after they refused to show their right of entry permits and were abusive when asked to do so at the Bendigo Theatre site in Victoria. Background FactsIndustry update
4
Aug
2018
Industry update June - July 2018
Welcome to the June - July 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.E-Alert
Media Release
2
Aug
2018
Federal Court makes first personal payment order against CFMMEU repeat offender
Following a landmark ruling by the High Court earlier this year the Full Federal Court has today ordered CFMMEU official Joseph Myles to personally pay a penalty of $19,500. Today’s order prevents Mr Myles from seeking any financial benefit from the CFMMEU to pay the penalty.Pages
