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Trusts recommendation in Security of Payments report would prevent subbies, building workers and small business rip-offs
The CFMEU has called on the Turnbull Government to immediately implement the key finding of the Murray report into Security of Payments. The report recommends that progress claims and retention monies be held in statutory trusts. The union says the reform would help...
Settlement but still not justice for John Lomax.
The CFMEU has welcomed news of a settlement between its former Canberra organiser, John Lomax, and the Australian Federal Police, over his wrongful arrest during the Trade Union Royal Commission (TURC). CFMEU National Construction Secretary Dave Noonan said the TURC...
SafeWork SA inspector grilled on failings during Inquest into construction worker death at NRAH
Jorge Castillo-Riffo died during the construction of the New Royal Adelaide Hospital after being crushed by a scissor lift in November 2014. Today, SafeWork SA Inspector Cathy Croci gave evidence in the Coronial Inquest into his death. Counsel for the CFMEU, Dr...
Union to give evidence at Coronial Inquest into Jorge Castillo-Riffo’s death
The Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union will provide evidence at the Coronial Inquest in to the death of Jorge Castillo-Riffo on the New Royal Adelaide Hospital site in November 2014. The Union’s National Secretary, Dave Noonan, said the union will make...