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Changes to sub-contractor vs. employee and employing casuals comes into effect as of 26 Aug with potentially seismic impact to industry business models….

Employer Advice And Support

State

No updates on progress on the Victorian Licencing for Trades since Oct 2023. The FTAA has approached Ministers for commitment…

Employer Advice And Support

Federal

New laws to seize control of rogue union would be a picnic for lawyers, says Minister for Workplace Relations Murray Watt….

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, The Hon. Tim Pallas, to express our concerns relating to

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 operates within the law and supports the health and wellbeing

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 Act and the Work Health and Safety Act. The full set

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 year onto the below dates. In 2020, consultation on the

08 Nov 2024