Absurd Legal Fees and Implications for ABS Workers Highlighted
Unveiling Union-Busting Costs
How much does it cost to bypass federal court proceedings and shut down the most influential union in the country? You might ask. That is certainly a question we here at Public Eye have been pondering since the Construction, Forestry, Maritime Employees Union - better known as the CFMEU - was forced into administration following reports of alleged links to organized crime. Well, no fear. We can inform you that at the modest price of $200,000 you too can seek urgent legal advice from national law firm Kingston Reid to accelerate your union takeover.
The Government's Role in Division
Tender documents show taxpayers were billed by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations for the legal services on July 19. Workplace Minister Murray Watt exercised his new ministerial powers on August 5, introducing laws to place the union into the control of an administrator which led to the sacking of nearly 300 elected officials. But we’ve got a very strong feeling the government’s legal woes aren’t over.
ABS Staff Under Scrutiny
Staff at the Australian Bureau of Statistics were reminded this week of their social media obligations as scandal engulfed the agency. All eyes were on the ABS after the government’s decision to scrap plans to introduce new questions testing gender and sexuality for the 2026 Census. That step only lasted a handful of days.
Government Response and Community Concerns
LGBTQIA+ community leaders hit out at the Prime Minister, criticizing it as a decision not to collect meaningful data on all Australians. Last Tuesday, the boss, David Gruen, wrote to staff to detail the changes.
- There will be interest about the 2026 census and 2024 test in the media.
- Please ensure you adhere to the Social Media Guidance.
Training Developments in Industry Department
The Industry Department seeks to contract comprehensive training services that elevate the skills and capabilities of its staff.
- Understanding Australia’s governmental system.
- Ethics and policymaking.
One wonders what has prompted this sudden training overhaul?
For more details, visit the source.
This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.