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Egg on their faces again: PM’s pet building company admits to breaking the law
A construction company used by Malcolm Turnbull and Michaelia Cash at a press conference in 2016 to announce the prospect of a double dissolution election has admitted to breaking the law. In the Federal Circuit Court in Canberra yesterday, Geocon admitted to...
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...
Victory for workers over a conspiracy against unions, as charges dropped against CFMEU officials
In a major victory for Australian workers, charges against two CFMEU Victorian Construction officials were dramatically dropped at the Melbourne Magistrate’s Court this morning. The CFMEU has welcomed the decision by the Director of Public Prosecutions to withdraw...