In a decision made on 11 June 2015, a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has addressed a number of employer and employee submissions on varying annual leave clauses in a number of awards as part of the four Yearly Review of Modern Awards (the Review). Annual leave was dealt with as a common issue affecting a significant number of awards. ... MORE
News & Views
Fair Work Commission varies Modern Award Provisions on Annual Leave
15th June 2015
Safety Alert for working near energised electrical parts: fatality
18th May 2015
A 26-year-old worker was electrocuted in an industrial workplace incident in Glenella, Mackay, on 30 April. It is believed the man was working with a mobile transformer at the time.
The incident is currently being investigated by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland and the Electrical Safety Office.
A safety alert has... MORE
Property hazards following a flood/storm damage
5th May 2015
Asbestos - cleaning and/or removing asbestos containing materials.
This information is for home owners, businesses and volunteers who are involved with the clean up and recovery of buildings damaged by the recent floods. Click here to download the fact sheet... MORE
ACRS: still the best price on the market
21st April 2015
Building and Construction Industry
21st April 2015
Building and Construction Industry Securty Of Payment Amendment (Retention Money Trust Account) Regulation 2015 - Amended requiring head contractors with projects valued at $20 million or more to hold retention money in trust account.
On 1 May 2015, the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Amendment (Retention Money Trust Account) Regulation 2015 (“the Amendment... MORE
NECA calls on employers to turn their back on union enterprise agreements
6th November 2014
The Victorian Chapter of the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has called on its members, and all electrical contracting industry employers, to engage directly with employees to achieve enterprise agreements.
The Executive Director of NECA Victoria, Mr Kevin McCosh said that with the current Electrical Industry ‘Pattern’ Agreement expiring on 31 October,... MORE
Cutting Red Tape
6th November 2014
Letter received from Prime Minister Mr Tony Abbott in response to "Cutting Red Tape."
"Today, I announced that next week's Red Tape Repeal Day will remove almost 1,000 unnecessary pieces of legislation and regulation"... MORE
Electricians guide to asbestos
6th November 2014
You can never be too careful with asbestos...
If you’re about to carry out some electrical work where you suspect there may be asbestos, this new guide may be of help. The Electricians Guide to Asbestos is aimed specifically at electricians with an electrical ticket to carry out work... MORE
High Court says dismissal for waving sign during union protest was not unlawful adverse action
22nd October 2014
In a 3-2 majority, the High Court on 16 October determined that a long serving employee of BHP Coal who was a member of the CFMEU was not dismissed for participating in a lawful protest organised by the Union. The Fair Work Act 2009 prohibits an employer from taking “adverse action” such as dismissal against an employee because the employee is exercising a workplace right such as participating... MORE
Safety Alert
22nd October 2014
i523964 6-15 Stainless/Greenhills Feeder Trip, Copper Theft, 33,000 Volts LIVE cable
Copper theft is an ongoing issue for production, not to mention the serious dangers these people face. See attached Safety Alert for the full story.
