Queensland’s third-term Labor government has inked astounding deals with the construction unions.
Double time when it rains and an extra $1000 a week for working on a project 50km away are just some of the perks these workers will receive.Under the state’s Best Practice Industry Conditions policy, workers get double time when it rains and an extra $1000 a week for working on a project 50km or more from the employer’s address.
The major Brisbane Cross River Rail construction sight was closed after a man was left fighting for his life following a 12m fall from scaffolding while working on the site in July. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard Like all states and territories, Queensland businesses and agencies are duelling to get tradies on site for their projects.In addition, the Queensland government is ensnared in rolling debate about what to build for the 2032 Olympics.
The policy states a company must invite a union delegate to attend every company induction for new employees and to address employees for at least half an hour per attendance. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled “We are paying what it costs to get the workers to deliver the projects that Queensland needs,” Mr Miles said.
Major projects run by private building firms in Queensland’s southeast have been the sites of multiple deaths in recent months.
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