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On 20 August 2024 the Chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works, Mr Graham Perrett MP, presented the sixth Public Works Committee Report of 2024 to the House of Representatives. This report considers three proposals referred to the Committee between May and July 2024. One of the projects, the upgrade of infrastructure and facilities at HMAS Stirling, is … Continued
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19 August 2024 Today the Senate has taken the critical first step of cleaning up the CFMEU with the passage of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Administration) Bill 2024. Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn said the building and construction industry is finally on the road to meaningful cultural change. “The … Continued
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The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) welcomes agreement between the Government and opposition on the CFMEU Bill, allowing it to be passed into law. ACA CEO Jon Davies said agreement on the legislation is a welcome first step forward for the industry after the revelations of the last few weeks. “Law-abiding unions have an important role … Continued
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19 August 2024 Master Builders acknowledges the Coalition’s commitment for long-term reform of the building and construction industry. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has introduced two private members’ bills this morning which seek to reintroduce the ABCC and ensure the integrity of registered organisations. “Master Builders strongly opposed the abolition of the ABCC … Continued
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15 August 2024 Today the Parliament has decided to prioritise party politics at the expense of cleaning up the CFMEU, leaving the building and construction industry in limbo. Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn said the industry has been under a cloud of uncertainty for a month since the Nine investigation into the … Continued
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The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) welcomes the resolution of the majority of the 20 proposed amendments to the CFMEU Bill and calls for agreement on any remaining issues without further delay so that the Bill can be passed. ACA CEO Jon Davies said now is the time to act. “We are at a critical juncture … Continued
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CPB Contractors’ subsidiary Broad Construction, a member of the CIMIC Group, has been selected by Queensland Health to build the new Rockhampton Hospital Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit building as part of a significant expansion and refurbishment project. The new Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit building project is being delivered as part of the Queensland … Continued
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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia–BUSINESS WIRE– Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced plans to build Africa’s largest airport in Abusera – a critical element of Ethiopian’s 15-year strategic plan to become one of the most competitive aviation groups in the world. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240812311709/en/ Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew … Continued
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Michael Greenfield today advised the CFMEU NSW Executive that he will step down as Assistant Secretary of the branch effective immediately. His decision comes in response to weeks of sensationalised media reporting and relentless government scrutiny, which has placed unbearable pressure on his family. Michael Greenfield said, “I have always maintained my innocence in relation … Continued
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12 August 2024 New legislation to place all construction and general division branches of the CFMEU into administration has been introduced into Parliament. Peak building and construction industry association Master Builders Australia welcomed the legislation as an important first step to ridding the industry of toxic and lawbreaking culture. “We urge all parties to support the … Continued
