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ABCC acting commissioner announced

ABCC has new acting commissioner

Cathy Cato has commenced in the role of acting Australian Building and Construction Commissioner after the recent resignation of Nigel Hadgkiss. Prior to her appointment as acting commissioner, Cathy was...

ABCC has new acting commissioner

Cathy Cato has commenced in the role of acting Australian Building and Construction Commissioner after the recent resignation of Nigel Hadgkiss. Prior to her appointment as acting commissioner, Cathy was...

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transport safety

Bridges upgrade aims to make transport safer

The federal government recently announced it would fund the replacement or upgrade of 186 bridges across Australia. Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said $162.53 million would be provided to...

Bridges upgrade aims to make transport safer

The federal government recently announced it would fund the replacement or upgrade of 186 bridges across Australia. Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said $162.53 million would be provided to...

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whistleblowers

Recommendations welcomed for whistleblowers

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers have welcomed a Parliamentary inquiry’s recommendations for better protections to Australian whistleblowers that expose misconduct, tax evasion, bribery and corruption. According to Maurice Blackburn Employment Law principal Josh...

Recommendations welcomed for whistleblowers

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers have welcomed a Parliamentary inquiry’s recommendations for better protections to Australian whistleblowers that expose misconduct, tax evasion, bribery and corruption. According to Maurice Blackburn Employment Law principal Josh...

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Worksafe WA

WA roofing company fined $70,000 over worker’s ...

A roofing company has been fined $70,000 as well as being ordered to pay costs of $1369, in a Fremantle magistrates court after a labourer was seriously injured in a...

WA roofing company fined $70,000 over worker’s ...

A roofing company has been fined $70,000 as well as being ordered to pay costs of $1369, in a Fremantle magistrates court after a labourer was seriously injured in a...

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QLD calls for national ban on cladding

QLD calls for a national ban on panels

The QLD Government will push for a national ban on polyethylene (PE) core aluminium composite panels when Queensland hosts the nation Building Minister’s Forum in October. The Minister for Housing...

QLD calls for a national ban on panels

The QLD Government will push for a national ban on polyethylene (PE) core aluminium composite panels when Queensland hosts the nation Building Minister’s Forum in October. The Minister for Housing...

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gender equality

Law firm leading the way in flexibility and gen...

Australian law firm Holding Redlich announced in early September, it has further strengthened its goal for gender equality and flexible working arrangements by rolling out a suite of new initiatives...

Law firm leading the way in flexibility and gen...

Australian law firm Holding Redlich announced in early September, it has further strengthened its goal for gender equality and flexible working arrangements by rolling out a suite of new initiatives...

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