Melbourne construction protest responses show Morrison government's contradiction on lockdowns and mandates
3 years, 3 months ago

Melbourne construction protest responses show Morrison government's contradiction on lockdowns and mandates

ABC  

When aged care workers were told they must be vaccinated to keep their jobs, they didn't hurl rocks at police. The state's treasurer had put the industry "on notice" a week earlier about its "privileged position" in staying open, as concerns grew about rising case numbers and COVID breaches on building sites. Unsurprisingly, the anti-lockdown, anti-mask wearing LNP backbencher George Christensen went much further, cheering on what he called the "freedom protesters" in Melbourne. Attorney-General Michaelia Cash meanwhile took the opposite view, condemning "unacceptable thuggery" by the CFMEU and taking the opportunity again to demand Labor stop accepting the union's donations. Stoker told the ABC's Afternoon Briefing program yesterday she opposed the mandate and believed "forcing a person against their will without taking them on a journey, is a mistake".

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Victoria's construction industry is reopening after a two-week closure. Here are the new rules
3 years, 2 months ago

Victoria's construction industry is reopening after a two-week closure. Here are the new rules

ABC  

After a fortnight-long closure, the Victorian government has announced how the state's construction industries will reopen on Tuesday with up to 25 per cent capacity of workers. Construction workers must be vaccinated Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan made clear that any construction worker who wants to return to work must be first-dose vaccinated to be on site by Tuesday. …

Anger as Melbourne protesters infect FOUR union staff at CFMEU headquarters with Covid-19
3 years, 2 months ago

Anger as Melbourne protesters infect FOUR union staff at CFMEU headquarters with Covid-19

Daily Mail  

Four union staff members have reportedly tested positive for Covid after violent scenes erupted at the CMFEU head office last week. CFMEU has become a Tier-1 exposure site after protesters after staff become infected with Covid-19 Violent scenes in Melbourne erupted on Monday when construction workers angry about vaccination mandates mobbed the headquarters 'Their reckless behaviour has resulted in transmission …

Police label protesters 'cowards' as 62 arrested after crowd storms through Melbourne's CBD
3 years, 3 months ago

Police label protesters 'cowards' as 62 arrested after crowd storms through Melbourne's CBD

ABC  

Police, the Victorian Premier and the union representing Victoria's nurses are among those who have condemned violent protests that took place across Melbourne yesterday, and protesters are being warned to stay home today. Key points: Police shut traffic along the West Gate Bridge as the crowd marched across the freeway Several protesters identified themselves as CFMEU members opposed to mandatory …

Victorian government shuts down construction industry after clashes at CFMEU office
3 years, 3 months ago

Victorian government shuts down construction industry after clashes at CFMEU office

ABC  

The Victorian government will forcibly shut down all construction sites in metropolitan Melbourne and all other locked down local government areas in response to violent protests on Monday. Key points: Construction sites in metropolitan Melbourne and all other locked down LGAs in Victoria will close for two weeks Union leaders have blamed "extremists" for the violent protests Building industry groups …

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