Timeframes for online enquiries

You can expect a written response within 10 business days after you submit an online enquiry.

New shutdown rules for awards

Many awards will have new rules on shutdowns from 1 May 2023.

Construction company penalised

In March 2022, the ABCC commenced court proceedings alleging that Auscare Constructions Pty Ltd had contravened section 35 of the Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Act.

CFMMEU matter discontinued

In November 2021, the ABCC commenced court proceedings alleging that Bradley Upton and Stephen Parker, and through them the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU), engaged in an unlawful picket, and that the union also organised the unlawful picket, at a company’s construction yard in Balcatta, Perth in breach of section 47 of the Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Act.

15% wage increase for aged care sector

Direct care and some senior food services employees in the aged care sector will receive a 15% wage increase from 30 June 2023.

CEPU matter discontinued

In October 2021, the ABCC began court proceedings alleging that James Darnton-Turner and Brian Windsor, and through them the Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing And Allied Services Union, breached section 500 of the Fair Work Act while the two officials were exercising entry rights as permit holders at the Founders Lane project site.

New workplace sexual harassment laws

Workplace sexual harassment is prohibited under the Fair Work Act from 6 March 2023.

Important information for the building and construction industry

From 10 November 2022, the Australian Building and Construction Commission’s role enforcing the Fair Work Act in the building and construction industry will transfer to the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Matter discontinued

In March 2022, the ABCC commenced court proceedings alleging that Mr Travis Brook, and through him the CFMMEU, breached section 500 of the Fair Work Act while exercising entry rights as a permit holder on site at the Flinders University Health and Medical Research Building project in South Australia.

New online course for compliance notices

We have a new free online training course to help employers and their representatives understand how to respond if they receive a compliance notice from us.