CFMMEU matter discontinued

In August 2022, the ABCC commenced court proceedings alleging that Arron Platt, and through him the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU), breached section 500 of the Fair Work Act while exercising entry rights as a permit holder on site at the Woolworths Warehouse and Distribution Centre Project in Auburn, NSW.

Ground Zero matter discontinued

In August 2022, the ABCC commenced court proceedings against Ground Zero Excavations and Haulage Pty Ltd for allegedly failing to comply with a Compliance Notice which required the company to calculate and back-pay the outstanding wages and entitlements owing to two workers.

CFMMEU proceedings discontinued

In September 2022, the ABCC commenced court proceedings alleging a breach of section 500 of the Fair Work Act by CEPU official Wendel Moloney and the CEPU, and CFMMEU official Matthew Vonhoff and the CFMMEU, for improper conduct at the 443 Queen Street, Brisbane residential tower project site.

Timeframes for online enquiries

You can expect a written response within 10 business days after you submit an online enquiry.

New shutdown rules for awards

Many awards will have new rules on shutdowns from 1 May 2023.

Construction company penalised

In March 2022, the ABCC commenced court proceedings alleging that Auscare Constructions Pty Ltd had contravened section 35 of the Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Act.

CFMMEU matter discontinued

In November 2021, the ABCC commenced court proceedings alleging that Bradley Upton and Stephen Parker, and through them the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU), engaged in an unlawful picket, and that the union also organised the unlawful picket, at a company’s construction yard in Balcatta, Perth in breach of section 47 of the Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Act.

15% wage increase for aged care sector

Direct care and some senior food services employees in the aged care sector will receive a 15% wage increase from 30 June 2023.

CEPU matter discontinued

In October 2021, the ABCC began court proceedings alleging that James Darnton-Turner and Brian Windsor, and through them the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing And Allied Services Union, breached section 500 of the Fair Work Act while the two officials were exercising entry rights as permit holders at the Founders Lane project site.

New workplace sexual harassment laws

Workplace sexual harassment is prohibited under the Fair Work Act from 6 March 2023.