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CFMEU
‘Gold Plated System’: Lawyer Says Queensland’s BPIC Rules Raised Costs, Stifled Competition
Some of the benefits of BPIC include 300 percent hourly rates during Christmas, and stopping work when temperatures reached 35 degrees Celsius.
Queensland Leader Remains Uninterested in Nuclear Option
The position comes as Opposition Leader Peter Dutton vows to build seven nuclear power plants if his party wins power.
CFMEU and Fair Work Ombudsman Headed to Court After Crane Stunt
The Fair Work Ombudsman says Stephen Parker climbed the crane’s ladder and remained in it for about an hour, stopping it from operating.
Teal MP Calls for Coalition, Greens to Back Labor’s Housing Plan
Spender also stated that Labor needs to demonstrate seriousness in dealing with the CFMEU by supporting a new construction regulator.
Union Workers Protest CFMEU Administration in Nationwide Rallies
The workplace relations minister urges peaceful protest.
Violence ‘An Accepted Part of the Culture’ at CFMEU, Report Finds
The interim report, by Geoffrey Watson SC, notes that an inability to compel some witnesses and protect others had hampered his investigation.
Union Divide: CEPU Splits from Peak Body Over CFMEU Administration Dispute
The Labor Party and ACTU have faced pressure for backing penalties against the embattled CFMEU.
Former CFMEU Boss Referred to Police After Visiting Two Worksites
The former union heavyweight, in a speech laden with expletives, criticised the federal government and the ACTU for placing the CFMEU into adminitation.
Union Issues, Poor Manufacturing and Energy Policies Threatening Economy: Dutton
Latest GDP growth figures are the lowest since 1991-92. The treasurer says global uncertainty, price pressures, and higher interest rates are the cause.
Maritime Union Joins CFMEU in Legal Battle Against Imposed Administration
The MUA says any criminal elements of the CFMEU should have been dealt with by relevant authorities instead of administration being imposed on the union.
Victoria Moves to Ban Bikie, Crime Syndicates From Worksites
The moves come amid heightened scrutiny of the CFMEU and its alleged criminal links.
CFMEU Protests Not Representative of Wider Union Movement: Labor Minister
Despite 50,000 union members protesting, Workplace Relations Minister Murray Watt insists the government still has the support of the ‘broader labour movement.’
Tens of Thousands Rally After CFMEU Placed Into Administration
The CFMEU’s construction division was placed into administration by the federal attorney-general following allegations of corruption and criminal gang links.
Victorian Barrister Appointed as CFMEU Administrator
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said the decision was in the ‘public interest.’
Political Tug-of-War: Coalition Fights for Credit on CFMEU Bill
The Opposition claimed Australian Labor Party has been forced to deal with a monster of its own making.
Master Builders CEO Advocates for ‘Bigger, Better Regulator’ Amid Push for More Oversight of CFMEU
Denita Wawn also favoured revival of ABCC but with more regulator powers.
Senate Approves Labor’s CFMEU Administration Bill Amid Opposition Concerns
The law mandates a minimum 3-year administration period for all branches and imposes a lifetime ban on officials with criminal records.
Employers Urge Government to Target CFMEU With Specific New Laws
Appointing an administrator with wide-ranging powers doesn’t go far enough, according to the Business Council of Australia.
NSW Government Seeking to Put State CFMEU Branch Into Administration
After seeking to put the national CFMEU office into administration, the government is now seeking similar action against its NSW branch.
Push for Administrator to Take Over Embattled CFMEU
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has weighed in after a man was allegedly assaulted outside his home in the early hours of Wednesday morning.