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Dark Day for WA
Wednesday 25 November 2015 was a very dark day in Western Australia with three tragic, preventable fatalities. The victims were two Irish ceiling fixers both in their 20’s and a 32 year old scaffolder. 1st incident A truck load of precast panels loaded on A frames was...
CFMEU statement – Submissions of Counsel Assisting regarding Andrew Zaf
The CFMEU notes that Counsel Assisting’s submissions clear Victorian State Secretary John Setka of allegations that he received free roofing materials from Mr Zaf. This allegation, as aired on the 7:30 report in January 2014 was cited by the Abbott Government as one...
Construction Worker Killed – Industry Fatality Policy to be Implemented
A 29 year old man, CFMEU Member Carlos Araujo, has died after being crushed in an incident at the Specialised Concrete Pumping company yard. The building industry is dangerous, but workplace fatalities are unacceptable. Tomorrow, Friday 13 November 2015, the Industry...