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Review finds entrenched union issues on government construction sites


Published on 2024-12-17 18:41:03 - The Age
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  • Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Builders will be contractually required to report and stamp out criminal behaviour on government worksites as part of a plan to tackle entrenched cultural issues with unions. A new alliance ...

The article from The Age discusses a review conducted by the Victorian government, led by former Fair Work Ombudsman Murray Kellam, which found "entrenched" union issues on government construction sites. The review highlighted that union officials were engaging in practices such as demanding payments from contractors, threatening industrial action, and exerting undue influence over site operations. These actions were found to potentially breach industrial laws and undermine the integrity of government projects. The report recommends stricter enforcement of existing laws, better oversight, and the introduction of new measures to curb union overreach. It also suggests that the government should consider legislative changes to address these issues, aiming to ensure fair and efficient delivery of public infrastructure projects.

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[ https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/review-finds-entrenched-union-issues-on-government-construction-sites-20241218-p5kz6y.html ]