Today
CFMEU official appointed to Queensland work health and safety board
The union representative, who has an extensive history of breaking workplace laws, was appointed by the state’s Labor government.
- James Hall
- Opinion
- Building Bad
How the CFMEU tightened its grip on Australia’s cities
Combine governments that put nation-building at the heart of their political agendas with a legalised labour market monopoly. It’s a recipe for total control.
- Michael Angwin
Yesterday
Dustin Martin’s ex-bikie uncle faces deportation in CFMEU crackdown
Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil cancelled the visa of the former Rebels president – and Dustin Martin’s uncle – on character grounds following reports of underworld infiltration in the construction industry.
- David Marin-Guzman
- Opinion
- The AFR View
CFMEU lawlessness demands three responses
But instead, Labor and the unions are seeking to dodge reinstating the ABCC, overhauling the governance of industry super, and scaling back Victoria’s Big Build.
- The AFR View
- Opinion
- Building Bad
Why the construction industry needs its own cop
The ABCC was a highly successful regulator, and its disbandment by the Labor government emboldened the law-breaking construction union.
- Nigel Hadgkiss
This Month
What happens if you cross a CFMEU picket line
An urgent injunction has been upheld in Brisbane, imposing strict conditions on the militant union following claims of threats and intimidation.
- James Hall
- Opinion
- Illness
Do you get sick on holidays? You’re probably a workaholic
Those of us who fall ill as soon as we stop work may need to rethink our approach to life.
- Pilita Clark
- Exclusive
- Building Bad
Albanese to push aside CFMEU bosses
The Albanese government will seek to appoint an external administrator to clean up the CFMEU, sidelining its national and state leaders. The MUA is also considering whether to split from the CFMEU.
- David Marin-Guzman, Phillip Coorey, Hannah Wootton and Gus McCubbing
What businesses are doing right for this group of workers
Not only did it mean Shelley could work in a step-free environment catered to her needs, but it also meant she didn’t have to ask for special treatment.
- Euan Black
More workers feel stuck in their jobs. Bosses are responding
Executive coaches and HR professionals say managers are seeking guidance on how to re-energise workers who are staying put because they have no better option.
- Euan Black
- Analysis
- Building Bad
‘The dam is breaking’: Setka resignation blow to culture of fear
The CFMEU boss’ departure was a shock even to his own officials, but it is a watershed moment for the culture of silence and intimidation that has ruled the construction industry.
- David Marin-Guzman
Setka quits CFMEU effective immediately
Powerful CFMEU boss John Setka has quit the union ahead of explosive allegations regarding misconduct involving himself and the union.
- David Marin-Guzman
Secrets of Olympians who have conquered the business world
BOSS speaks to six Olympians, including Wesfarmers CEO Rob Scott and Generation Life CEO Grant Hackett, about the most valuable business lessons they learnt from sport.
- Euan Black and Patrick Durkin
Two things have killed the post-pandemic job-switching boom
Fewer Australians are switching jobs as employers pull back on recruitment and more employees decide the rewards for moving no longer outweigh the risks.
- Euan Black
- Exclusive
- Industrial relations
CFMEU conditions risk pushing up Queensland build costs by a third
Restrictive CFMEU conditions on Queensland sites risk dragging out work and making apartment buildings up to 33 per cent more expensive to build, a new analysis says.
- David Marin-Guzman
- Opinion
- Jobs
Go ahead, write your cover letter with ChatGPT
But where generative AI may be strongest is in helping applicants prepare for the job interview.
- Sarah Green Carmichael
A beginner’s guide to surviving a business conference
“Making new connections”? If you don’t know why you’re at an industry gathering, you need to come up with a strategy.
- The Economist
- Exclusive
- Industrial relations
CFMEU deal helps add 10pc to apartment costs
The CFMEU’s latest wages deal for NSW will increase labour costs by up to 19 per cent in the first year alone, a new analysis finds.
- David Marin-Guzman
Unions hail return of $35m Industrial Court
Unions NSW boss Mark Morey says the court will “help moderate the excesses” of the federal system.
- Michael Pelly
On Wall St, 100-hour weeks return for junior bankers
As transactions pick up, some young staff are lying about their work hours to save themselves a little free time.
- Katherine Doherty
