Here’s a quick update on CFMEU news as of the latest public summaries.
CFMEU administration and ongoing investigations have continued to feature in Australian coverage, with discussions about how wage agreements and enterprise bargaining approvals are affected by the CFMEU’s administrative status. The focus has been on whether unions’ pay deals submitted during administration proceed and how regulators manage EBAs in the construction sector.[1][3][7][9]
Related political and legal scrutiny remains visible in Australian media, including debates over potential further regulatory actions or structural changes to the construction industry’s oversight, especially given the administration and past allegations of biker gang infiltration and corruption. Public commentary has included calls for faster processing of agreements and ensuring workers receive negotiated wage increases.[2][3][1]
If you’d like, I can fetch the most current articles and summarize any developments with dates and key figures, or focus on a particular region (e.g., Victoria, NSW) and provide a concise timeline.
Electrical Trades Union secretary says it's 'appalling' that agreements struck before the CFMEU was placed into administration 'aren't getting through' the FWC
www.theguardian.comNews CFMEU VIC & TAS We represent 100,000+ construction workers, and protect and improve lives by upholding health and safety standards and fighting for decent wages and conditions.
vic.cfmeu.orgAfter findings of "lawlessness" and bikie infiltration within the CFMEU, the federal government will seek to reset relations with a high-level meeting between ministers, unions and business next month.
www.abc.net.auNews Centre CFMEU NSW We represent 100,000+ construction workers, and protect and improve lives by upholding health and safety standards and fighting for decent wages and conditions.
nsw.cfmeu.org23 August 2024 “Master Builders Australia welcomes the swift action of Government to appoint an external administrator to all branches of the CFMEU Construction and General Division,” said CEO Denita Wawn. “The appointment occurred within a day of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Administration) Bill 2024 received royal assent. “This has been
newshub.medianet.com.auMurray Watt says deregistering union's construction division would jeopardise ongoing investigations and that new US-style laws are unnecessary
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