MEDIA RELEASE: 缅北禁地 acknowledges the Minns Government鈥檚 application to the Industrial Court seeking orders for the appointment of an administrator the NSW Branch of the CFMEU.
The CFMEU NSW Branch has dual registration under both the federal and NSW industrial relations system and therefore requires legal and legislative action at both a state and federal level.
Executive Director Brian Seidler said: 鈥淢aster Builders welcomes the NSW Government for taking this vital step to help ensure the ongoing integrity and viability of the industry in our state.
鈥淭he appointment of an administrator will help bring about changes to the union.鈥
The NSW Government will also introduce legislation to amend the Industrial Relations Act 1996 to provide for the appointment of an administrator for the CFMEU.
鈥淲e urge all parties to support and not delay this important piece of legislation,鈥 Mr Seidler said.
Today鈥檚 announcement follows the lodgement of the Fair Work Commission鈥檚 application to the Federal Court on Friday.
Mr Seidler added: 鈥淲hile these applications are an important first step towards tackling criminality and the poor culture within the industry, this is a once in a generation opportunity that cannot be missed.
鈥淢aster Builders is calling for the Federal Government to establish one central overarching body to coordinate the various inquiries and investigations currently underway across all levels of government.
鈥淲e urge the NSW Government to follow through on their commitment of a thorough investigation of current CFMEU pattern Enterprise Bargaining Agreements and ensure they have been genuinely agreed to.
鈥淢aster Builders will continue to encourage contractors in the industry to .
鈥淔uthermore, steps should be taken through procurement policies to ensure that any tenders awarded for building works have been entered into genuinely, free from coercion, intimidation and duress.
鈥淔ixing this once and for all can only be achieved through a comprehensive and coordinated approach involving permanent changes to create a range of industry specific laws, enforced by one dedicated industry specific regulator with the tools and powers it needs.
鈥淚t鈥檚 clear existing regulators and law enforcement units cannot operate in silos and require collective resources and the removal of legislative barriers.
鈥淲e all, whether as employers, workers or union members, deserve to work in an industry that is lawful, safe and free from corruption, coercion, bullying and intimidation.鈥
Master Builders reminds the industry to come forward with any information, materials, or evidence involving the CFMEU via the Fair Work Commission鈥檚 complaint form or by calling 03 9063 7633.