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While Mr Gibson argued his actions were in response to safety issues, Judge Salvatore Vasta found that it was difficult to find that his actions were "in any way" the result of safety concerns.

The judge found nothing could justify Mr Gibson's "appalling" behaviour, which had prompted an employee to call the police, and said he acted as if "those rules don't apply to us and we can do whatever we want".

The behaviour followed Mr Gibson's improper conduct on a state infrastructure project in 2018.

Considering the ABCC's bid to suspend Mr Gibson's entry permit, FWC deputy president Val Gostencnik said the official had offered no contrition and his union had not disciplined or counselled him despite a $10,000 fine.

His conduct was "serious, deliberate, abusive, intimidatory, and involved a flagrant abuse of the power and a blatant flouting of the project site safety rules", the deputy president said.

"As the court observed the concerns for safety hardly explain the incongruity of Mr Gibson's action in asking workers to hit him with their trucks, let alone to fight him."

He said Mr Gibson also engaged in the conduct just a month after receiving his entry permit and three months after training. A suspension longer than the minimum three months was therefore required to deter the unionist from repeating the behaviour.

The ruling follows other court judges blasting the CFMEU as the "most recidivist corporate offender in Australian history ".

Kingston Reid industrial relations partner Steven Amendola rejected union claims that construction should not get any more attention than any other sectors on industrial relations.

"I think the court judgments over 15 years show it's not the case," he said.

"It ignores how many times in the last decade and a half the CFMEU has been found to have breached the Fair Work Act, the amount of fines imposed, and the persistent comments by courts about egregious lawbreaking and complete lack of remorse about breach of the law."

He also rejected suggestions that the ABCC was more interested in stickers on workers hat or union flags.

According to the ABCC's latest annual statement in 2020-21, the watchdog's biggest categories for investigations were wages and entitlements (46) followed by right of entry (25), coercion (19) and industrial action (10).

The ABCC has only recommended sanctions under the building code against Lendlease for its display of union flags or posters on building sites.

While the watchdog previously considered sanctions against other builders over the same issue it decided against taking action.

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Fair Work slams CFMEU for 'flagrant abuse of power'

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While Mr Gibson argued his actions were in response to safety issues, Judge Salvatore Vasta found that it was difficult to find that his actions were "in any way" the result of safety concerns.

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In this photo, the workers at the CFMEU (Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union) are trying to achieve on having another building for drugs and alcohol tests which is mandatory on the Australian building sites.

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Police Federation of Australia works in Emergency service industry which brings together members of the eight state, territory and federal police associations and unions across the country to discuss about their interests, freedoms and rights. They speak to the Federal Government on behalf of members across the country and is recognized as the national voice of police.

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Police Federation of Australia works in Emergency service industry which brings together members of the eight state, territory and federal police associations and unions across the country to discuss about their interests, freedoms and rights. They speak to the Federal Government on behalf of members across the country and is recognized as the national voice of police.

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They have campaigns, which help police officers to cope with their mental health and wellbeing, by developing strategies to help preserve members social and emotional well-being/mental health.                                                                                                      They also encourage in seeking help and point to pathways for help.                                                  They also have 9 sub-committees that each have a role of solving a particular issue related to their job.                                                                                                                         

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They have campaigns, which help police officers to cope with their mental health and wellbeing, by developing strategies to help preserve members social and emotional well-being/mental health.                                                                                                      They also encourage in seeking help and point to pathways for help.                                                  They also have 9 sub-committees that each have a role of solving a particular issue related to their job.                                                                                                                         

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On 24 November 2022 the Senate referred the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Information Disclosure, National Interest and Other Measures) Bill 2022 [Provisions]to the Environment and Communications Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 1 March 2023.

About this inquiry:
The bill would amend the Telecommunications Act 1997 to improve the operation of information disclosure provisions in certain emergency situations including facilitating assistance provided by the telecommunications industry to law enforcement agencies and emergency services. It would also amend the record of disclosure requirements, by increasing record keeping requirements to enable oversight of underlying laws or warrants which require or authorise a disclosure.

The PFA's submission has been accepted for consideration and can be read here - Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Information Disclosure, National Interest and Other Measures) Bill 2022

Further detail about the scope of the inquiry, and all submissions, can be viewed on the APH webpage - Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Information Disclosure, National Interest and Other Measures) Bill 2022 [Provisions] - Parliament of Australia (aph.gov.au).

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On 24 November 2022 the Senate referred the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Information Disclosure, National Interest and Other Measures) Bill 2022 [Provisions]to the Environment and Communications Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 1 March 2023.

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Australian Education Union is an Australian trade union founded in 1984.They provide legal assistance and represent you at formal hearings for industrial cases, employment law matters, workers' compensation claims and potential criminal matters

3 Benefits employees would gain:

salaries and working conditions.

contracts and casual employment.

legal matters arising out of employment.

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Issue: Not focusing on students who experience disadvantage.
Resolution:Welcoming First Nations student

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CFMEU (Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union)

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CFMEU (Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union)

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The CFMEU (Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining, and Energy Union) are to work in underground and open cut coal and metals mines, the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, the petrochemical industry and iron ore mining and transportation. It is Australia's main trade union in building and construction, forestry and furnishing products, maritime, mining and energy production.

3 Benefits employees would gain by joining the union:
1. Being part of the combined strength that is committed to improving and maintaining your work.
2. CFMEU will provide all eligible members with a baseline hearing test at no cost to you.
3. Being part of the CFMEU will give you and automatic ambulance cover for yourself , your partner and your dependent kids.

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advocate for all teachers, principals and support staff working in government schools, early childhood, TAFE, disability and adult education.