Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union [2010] FCAFC 39
In the Federal Court, the CFMEU and one of its officials failed in their attempt to overturn the level of penalties imposed upon them by the trial judge for offences under the Building and Construction Industry Improvement Act 2005. Section 43 of the Act relates to organising or taking action, or threatening to organise or take action, in order to coerce a company to employ a person as an employee or contractor or, allocate them particular responsibilities.
Loading ...
Case note: Heidelberg building site appeal, penalties upheld
By Jeffrey Phillips SC on July 9, 2010
Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union [2010] FCAFC 39
In the Federal Court, the CFMEU and one of its officials failed in their attempt to overturn the level of penalties imposed upon them by the trial judge for offences under the Building and Construction Industry Improvement Act 2005. Section 43 of the Act relates to organising or taking action, or threatening to organise or take action, in order to coerce a company to employ a person as an employee or contractor or, allocate them particular responsibilities.
Posted in Commentary | Tagged ABCC, Building and Construction Industry Improvement Act 2005, CFMEU, penalties, sentencing | Leave a response