Thomson penalty ‘not enough’
Turnbull government slams a $435,000 penalty judgment against former Labor MP Craig Thomson as ‘insufficient’.
Turnbull government slams a $435,000 penalty judgment against former Labor MP Craig Thomson as ‘insufficient’.
Disgraced former union boss Craig Thomson has been ordered to compensate the Health Services Union.
A judge has issued a damning assessment of the nation’s shipping fortunes.
Fees paid to unions by super funds have risen dramatically in the past year, with pay rises of as much as 51 per cent.
Unions have reaped $5.4m from super funds over the past two years through board spots for officials.
Federal Labor has slammed the Coalition for removing “any pretence of impartiality” from Fair Work appointments.
Labor and the ACTU have launched a strenuous defence against criminalisation of industrial action.
Building industry watchdog director Nigel Hadgkiss has signalled he is back to taking a tough line with unionists.
Building industry regulator boss Nigel Hadgkiss has abruptly stepped aside, citing an unspecified illness.
CFMEU boss John Setka has engaged a high-priced barrister to defend him against blackmail charges.
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