Master Builders Australia has welcomed the Fair Work Commission’s move to appoint an independent administrator to oversee the CFMEU.
The step addresses serious allegations against the union while ensuring workers retain access to representation.
“It is also an important first step towards stamping out the toxic and ingrained culture within building unions of bullying, thuggery, and complete disregard for the law,” said Denita Wawn (pictured above), Master Builders CEO.
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The federal government’s announcement includes a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation into CFMEU Victorian EBAs on Big Build projects, a review of CFMEU EBAs on government projects, and a request for an AFP investigation.
“All levers need to be pulled to ensure these investigations are well-resourced, thorough and have the full powers available to them,” Wawn said.
Minister Tony Burke’s commitment to support the application and introduce necessary legislation in the next sitting period is crucial.
“The time for talking is over – what we need now is real action to fix this problem once and for all,” Wawn said.
Wawn said that this toxic culture has been documented in four royal commissions, dozens of inquiries, and hundreds of court judgments.
Master Builders will work with the federal government for a holistic urgent approach, including an ACCC investigation.
“More action will still be needed to hold recidivist officials accountable, and a strong building regulator must be reinstated,” Wawn said.
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