A Queensland union organiser has faced court over an incident in April of 2019, during which he verbally attacked a WorkSafe Queensland inspector. Robert Duckworth, who has been an inspector
Unlawful picketing by CFMMEU draws $159,000 fine
The Australian Capital Territory branch of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime and Mining Union, along with three officials, has been fined after the Federal court after it was revealed they engaged
Union protests after assault on officials
Image via The Guardian Australia At the site of an assault that left a union official in hospital, protesters have gathered this morning. Around 250 workers, believed to mostly be
CFMMEU Officials assaulted on construction site
A Victorian CFMMEU official has been taken to hospital after he and a fellow union official were allegedly assaulted at a construction site this morning. Victorian Police have confirmed that
SafeWork Australia and unions clash over safety standards as businesses eye reopening
Diane Smith-Gander, independent chair for SafeWork Australia has moved against tighter workplace safety regulation as businesses across the country look to reopen their businesses, as lockdown restrictions ease. Ms Smith-Gander