There has been some major rumblings lately regarding the planned removal of the The Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC). Currently the ABCC plays a major role as the national construction watchdog when it comes to enforcing workplace relations to comply.

Most notably, it has played a critical role in holding the The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) accountable. Will the removal of the existing ABCC serve to help the construction industry by increasing productivity? Or will the removal lead to increased power and influence for the CFMEU? Below are links to additional information regarding this topic as this further develops.

MBA E-Circular ‘The ABCC 2016 Code To Be Gutted By Albanese Government’ https://www.mbansw.asn.au/system/file… ‘The ABCC was a disaster for productivity’ Article published by The Mandarin https://www.themandarin.com.au/195400… Government sparks fresh battle after scrapping building watchdog’s ‘ridiculous’ powers https://www.smh.com.au/politics/feder…