Statement on CFMEU High Court decision Ravbar & Anor V. Commonwealth of Australia & Ors

The Crisafulli Government welcomes today’s decision of the Australian High Court rejecting Michael Ravbar’s challenge of the constitutional validity of the CFMEU administration scheme.

The decision today, reaffirms the Crisafulli Government’s decision to intervene in the High Court proceedings to support the administration of the CFMEU.

It also validates the decision by the Crisafulli Government to pause the use of Best Practice Industry Conditions for Industrial Relations on new government funded projects and reintroduce 24 hours’ right of entry notice powers.

Reintroducing the requirement to provide at least 24 hours’ notice is a circuit breaker to reduce tensions we observed regarding entry to sites and provides employers with sufficient time to respond to WHS entry permit holders on issues raised.

Queensland workers deserve to be safe at their workplaces and paid competitively without being exposed to criminal and violent behaviour, and this is why the Crisafulli Government will always back workers over CFMEU thugs.

Reflecting the decision today, the Crisafulli Government will continue to crack down on the CFMEU’s lawlessness, violence and aggression to ensure workers and employers are safe, and that building sites are productive as we deliver our record infrastructure pipeline.

ENDS