Submitted by admin on Wed, 2015-04-29 19:51. In a. "When you have inflation running at 7 per cent, they can't be waiting in this line," one worker told SkyNews.com.au. Annastacia Palaszczuk, pictured in Brisbane last week with (from left) Deputy Premier Steven Miles and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The union said it was protesting over the personal ambition and naked self-interest at senior levels of the Master Builders Association Queensland who were behind the business lobby groups push to destabilise construction industry super fund BUSSQ. If you wish to change or create a new subscription, please call 1800 070 535 Monday to Friday 7.30am 6.00pm & 7.00am-11.30am AEST on both Saturdays & Sundays. But in the CFMEU, with its anti-authority culture and a persecution complex - sometimes justified, sometimes not - the opposition to vaccinations struck a particular chord, according to a number of sources close to the union who spoke anonymously to protect their positions. Ms Palaszczuk said she would await the outcome of their investigation before deciding whether the donations should be handed back. Dozens of workers fined for walkout over CFMEU flags. Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout, Join the conversation, you are commenting as. It's believed the demonstration was demanding the resignation of a Queensland bureaucrat for "systemic noncompliance" with government policy. It also explains how you can access or seek correction of your personal information, how you can complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles and how we will deal with a complaint of that nature. He said significant spread of COVID-19 had been linked to the construction sector, defending the choice to close the sector down. Were working to restore it. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. The CFMEU is calling on the Australian Building and Construction Commission to reveal how much taxpayers money they have wasted in courts in their latest ideological battle against the union. Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 11:30am and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.#7NEWS "They cant even bargain with us because Treasury hasnt even given them the parameters of which they can bargain for, he told the demonstrators. Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 7am -4.30pm. CFMEU PROTEST How could a business be watering this down? ago urban hermit. Please excuse my ignorance on this, but how is that even possible? The CFMEU have rallied out 1 William St in Brisbane's CBD. They're literally the reason we have a not abhorrent minimum wage, standard working week and all manner of other things like holiday and sick pay. September 20, 2021 - 7:41PM NCA NewsWire Riot police have pelted rubber bullets at protesters during a bloody, chaotic brawl that saw hundreds of people storm the CFMEU headquarters protesting mandatory vaccinations for construction workers. No cancellations during the first 12 months. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. Authorised by M O'Connor, Construction Forestry Maritime Mining And Energy Union National Secretary, Melbourne. Full Digital Access $4 (min. The CFMEU QLD/NT Branch represents over 20,000 workers on building and civil construction sites, state and local government, offsite and furniture manufacturing. TMR said three senior CFMEU members were invited to the event, where senior department staff were due to speak. The government is making decisions that affect the unemployed, families, people with disabilities and pensioners. Officers were called to the office building on Mary Street about 9am following reports of a large group entering the premises, Queensland police said. But deputy Opposition Leader Jarrod Bleijie labelledthe Premier's criticisms of the CFMEU "lip service", saying workers "crossed a line" on Tuesday. 12:46 PM. An estimated 200 tradies stormed into the building, forcing a meeting to be cancelled, and the government employees in the building fearing for their safety. Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? Queensland opposition calls on Labor to hand CFMEU donations to anti-bullying charity after protesters entered government building, Follow the action from the third Test between India and Australia in Delhi in our live blog, Former government services minister Stuart Robert is being questioned at theRobodebt inquiry, Keep up with the latest ASX and business news. Just a correction BUSSQ is super. From then on, you can then use Sign In with Google to access your subscription and Google will do the billing for the subscription and process your payments. Kind of bullshit workers still have to fight for this shit, every time an agreement is made, some slimy cunt comes along every 5-10 years and tries to drop the pay while trying to retain the labour. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. "No one has come forward with allegations of physical abuse. No further complaints have been made, a spokesperson said in a statement. Official facebook page of the CFMEU. "It is likely that laws have been broken with the storming of the building.". Even some placards with the points from https://www.reddit.com/r/brisbane/comments/sn8uhr/cfmeu_protest_on_george_st_080222/hw1wbpp/ post would help people to understand why they are protesting. Select the subscription offer youd like to buy, click Subscribe with Google, and you will be directed to complete your purchase using your Google account. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. The protest kicked off at 10am on Elizabeth Street near the headquarters of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) - the scene of yesterday's violent clashes - the . Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery $8 billed every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then $36 billed every 4 weeks. The CFMEUs only priority is to best serve the interests of the 70,000 members whose retirement savings are with BUSSQ, and we want a resolution to this nonsense. The safety of our staff is our number one priority, and accordingly the event was called off at 9.40am but protesters remained until 10.30am.. Any Questions? Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. Police confirmed they were investigating the matter. "These companies reap enormous profits from the labour of their workers," Mr Pearce said. If you subscribe directly with us you will also get access to our News+ Network which is made up of some of our most popular news sites, like. Credit: Facebook. A Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program briefing was cancelled following the action. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. The Premier has criticised the CFMEUs actions. Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union members have . Annastacia Palaszczuk said she would no longer meet with the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CMFEU), after members "forcibly" entered the Transport and Main Roads (TMR) building on Mary Street and staged a protest ahead of an industry briefing on Tuesday. The LNP said Labor should give hundreds of thousands of dollars in CFMEU donations to an anti-bullying charity if it was serious in its condemnation of the rally. Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? Protesters who gathered in Roma Street stretched hundreds of meters to multiple streets in the CBD where traffic was brought to a stand-still. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. CFMEU protest in Brisbane, and GeoPioneer Staff. The government shutdown of Victoria's construction industry has prompted one of the largest protests staged in Australia since the start of the pandemic, with frustrated labourers, libertarian activists and anti-vaxxers occupying Melbourne's streets and clashing intermittently with riot police. The RSPCA is investigating after distressing video emerged of a dog being kicked when violent protests erupted in Melbourne. I have backed in our workers from day one as their minister, I take that responsibility seriously, and they were mistreated by his union members, he said. The militant CFMEU has dismissed the row over its storming of a government building as a storm in a teacup, refusing the Premiers demands for an apology. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. He called on Ravbar to make a public apology. There was no indication made to me in the meeting with [CFMEU state secretary Michael Ravbar] on the Monday, he gave no indication about that whatsoever. Thousands of CFMEU members marched through Brisbane on Tuesday over perceived issues at the Master Builders Association Queensland. Dave Noonan will be speaking at 11AM at Governor Phillip Tower, 1Farrer Place, Sydney. level 2. This industry super fund always ranks top 10 in performing super funds every year and consistently returns around 10 percent to members every year. It's a protest against the cutting of penalty rates and the threat of watering down portable long service leave superannuation entitlements (despite the levy already being paid). Coffs Harbour: Coffs Harbour Showground, 11AM, Gold Coast: Korman Family Park, 78 Thomas Drive, Chevron Island, Darwin: Raintree Park (End of Smith Street Mall) Darwin 4:30pm, Melbourne: Victorian Trades Hall Council 10:30AM, Adelaide: Victoria Square, Adelaide 12:00PM. All times AEDT (GMT +11). Mr Noonan, who will be speaking at the rally in Sydney today alongside ACTU Secretary Ged Kearney said that it wasnt just working people who were being targeted. The CFMEU donated more than $118,000 to Labor in the 2020 state election period, according to Electoral Commission of Queensland records. Master Builders has expressed disappointment in what is an apparent power play by the building union. National CFMEU Construction Secretary Dave Noonan said that support for the national day of action has gained momentum in the last three weeks as anger in the community grows over cuts to workers wages and conditions. A recent poll found more than half of voters are against the cuts but Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has insisted there's masses of evidence to support the decision. Donate it to an anti-bullying charity," he said. No worker should go to work fearing for their safety it is disgraceful behaviour, she told reporters on Thursday. Master Builders are using a obscure clause to force the federal government controlled regulator APRA to effectively kill BUSSQ super fund. Ms Palaszczuk said the behaviour was "disgraceful". But I wish them the best on this one. Safety will be compromised if the amendments to the ABCC are passed in the Senate, following the backflip of Senator Derryn Hinch, according to the CFMEU. The Premier has criticised the CFMEUs actions.Credit:AAP. Mr Ingham said construction and safety standards had fallen while the use of insecure and poorly paid labour had exploded. Isn't the law that superannuation is 10%? Protest disrupts Brisbane traffic, streets closed. Three senior members of the CFMEU had been invited to attend the briefing, the department said. "Don't pay the money back to the CFMEU but donate it to an anti-bullying campaign. Press J to jump to the feed. QLeave is portable long service. Subscribe with Google lets you purchase a subscription, using your Google account. Protesters knocked down a security guard and subjected public servants to "upsetting and unacceptable behaviour" that saw the building locked down and the event cancelled for safety, according to a TMR spokesperson. F*ck yeah! "Clean out your sclerotic bureaucracy, starting at the top," he said. Mr Ingham said this was not just the view of the CFMEU and other building trades unions. The Construction Forestry Maritime Mining And Energy Union has offices in all capital cities in Australia and in many major regional centres. Email Address: qntqueries@cfmeu.org. No one has come forward with allegations of verbal abuse. Annastacia Palaszczuk, pictured in Brisbane last week with (from left) Deputy Premier Steven Miles and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Please try again later. Master Builders is currently considering professional and legal advice on the best way forward to represent the interests of fund members, since the resignation of three Master Builders representatives from the BUSSQ Board last month.. Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $208 (min.cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $16 every 4 weeks. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Post 25+ news channels in 1 place. "I support the right of people to protest peacefully and respectfully but that's not what took place," he said. Wages, RDO calendars and other information can be found on your branch page. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Phone Number: (07) 3231 4600. To organise 200 CFMEU members overnight has to be planned, and as if they didnt tell the minister, LNP deputy leader Jarrod Bleijie said on Thursday. Our main role is to protect lives by upholding health and safety standards in this dangerous industry and improve workers' lives through fighting for decent wages and conditions. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. Streets in Brisbanes CBD were closed as thousands of CFMEU members marched through the city on Tuesday. It could take up to 5 business days before your first paper delivery arrives. Try 1 month free. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. News; Brisbane City; Cross River Rail protest draws thousands of CFMEU members to Brisbane CBD. 1 min read. The CFMEU QLD/NT Branch represents over 20,000 workers on building and civil construction sites, state and local government, offsite and furniture manufacturing. "What would you think? "In fact, BHP made a staggering $12.2 billion profit in 2018. Victims' advocate Jim Pearce - a former coal miner and Queensland State MP - said today mine dust victims would not accept being ignored by the mining corporations. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Thousands of workers have marched on Brisbane's Tower of Power, accusing the State Government of privatising construction work.City streets were shut down as CFMEU members rallied, making themselves heard ahead of Labor's state conference.Subscribe to 7NEWS for the latest video https://7news.link/YTSubscribeConnect with 7NEWS onlineVisit https://7news.com.au7NEWS Podcast http://smarturl.it/7NewsDailyFacebook https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAustraliaTwitter https://twitter.com/7NewsAustraliaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/7newsaustralia/ 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Latest, and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Limited medical exemptions and proof-of-booking exceptions will apply, in keeping with the vaccine mandate for aged care workers. 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