"The controversial ABCC was established by
the Howard Government and has the power to coerce construction
workers into secret interviews without legal representation of
their choice – powers that exceed even those of ASIO.
For
allegedly failing to comply with the interview process Mr Tribe
was dragged through the courts for 18 months facing a jail term
of 6 Months.
Mr Tribe's lawyer defended the case on a technicality, arguing
the investigation was not properly authorised so the charge was
laid unlawfully.
Hundreds of CEPU members joined the CFMEU, other Unions and
concerned citizens at a rally in support of Ark Tribe outside
the Adelaide Magistrates court.
The landmark Ark Tribe verdict was handed down on 24th November
at Adelaide Magistrates Court, and he was found not guilty.
The CEPU will continue campaigning alongside all Unions to
ensure that building and construction workers are treated no
differently from the rest of the workforce.
The Labor Government must deliver on its promise from the 2007
election to abolish the ABCC and the coercive powers which
discriminate against building and construction workers. Unions,
the Australian Greens and some ALP members are calling for Prime
Minister Julia Gillard to scrap the ABCC." |
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