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CFMEU Media Investigation Update

The Master Painters’ Association of Victoria and Tasmania have written to the Federal Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, The Hon. Tony Burke, The Premier of Victoria, The Hon. Jacinta Allan, and The Victorian Treasurer as Minister for Industrial Relations,…

Statement on CFMEU Media Investigation

In response to the current media investigation and reporting on concerns within the Victorian CFMEU, the Master Painters’ Association of Victoria and Tasmania emphatically supports the rule of law. It recognises the importance of a building and construction industry which…

Closing Loopholes Bill Summary

Facts every employer needs to know On Thursday 8 February, the Federal Government passed workplace relations reforms through the Senate, with the reforms likely to pass through parliament at the end of February. With these reforms comes Amendments to the Fair work…

Painting Licensing & Registration Update

We received information from the DELWP on the progress of the legislation for trade registration and licensing project for carpentry trade subcontractors and employees. Please note: Painting and Decorating will be the next trade after carpenters to be licensed so add 1…