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Safety the Winner in FWBC v CFMEU Federal Court Decision
Today the Federal Court proceeding brought by the Director of Fair Work Building and Construction (FWBC), Nigel Hadgkiss against former CFMEU organiser Mick Powell was dismissed. This decision is a victory of common sense over Liberal Party ideology. “The Court’s...
Corkman demolition – building unions to implement green ban
The CFMEU and the Building Industry Group (BIG) of unions today announced their intention to implement a Green Ban on any future development at the site of illegally demolished the 159 year old Corkman Irish Pub. The CFMEU and the BIG will advise all members not to...
Collapse of Bob Day’s company highlights serious problem in construction industry
The collapse of Bob Day’s company, Home Australia, shines a light on what is a serious and common problem in the construction industry, according to the CFMEU. CFMEU National Construction Secretary Dave Noonan said that companies going into liquidation is an ever...
Turnbull’s anti-union Building Commission in bid to avoid scrutiny
The Fair Work Building Commission is attempting to avoid scrutiny of its methods by cutting funding to the Commonwealth Ombudsman, according to the CFMEU. CFMEU National Construction Secretary Dave Noonan said it’s interesting that the move by the FWBC to cut funds to...