00:01The Integrity Commission's report, released yesterday, made no findings against the CFMEU
00:07and the Chief Minister has no qualms about his Industrial Relations Minister, Michael Pedersen, being a member.
00:14We all enjoy freedom of association in this country
00:17but clearly organisations that have the potential to cause reputational harm to individuals
00:25it would be up to individuals to make the decision in that regard.
00:28But the report did find now former Deputy Chief Minister Yvette Berry's
00:32then Chief of Staff Joshua Saramitis and former Education Directorate Head Katie Hare
00:38dishonestly provided a back door by which the strategic interests of the CFMEU were given priority.
00:45A contract for work on Campbell Primary School was awarded to Lendlease
00:48whose tender had been found to be poorer value for money than a bid from Mantina
00:53a company it was thought would create industrial issues with the union.
00:57Mr Saramitis disputes the findings and the ABC has sought comment from Ms Hare.
01:02Companies seeking ACT Government work must hold a secure local jobs code certificate
01:08which requires employers to actively support union representation and collective bargaining.
01:14The opposition argues the code should be changed.
01:17The broad concept is brilliant but what's actually rolling out on the ground I think is not reflective of that
01:24broader principle.
01:25There are a lot of safeguards now for workers. For example payday super and underpayment is now a criminal offence.
01:33The idea that we should have to go through this whole compliance process which is actually badged as a local
01:40economic development tool is absurd.
01:43The master builders would go a step further.
01:46I think we seriously need to consider getting rid of it.
01:49The CFMEU declined to comment while the government argues though its officials are reviewing the commission's findings.
01:55The establishment of centralized responsibility for major procurements through Infrastructure Canberra in 2024 along with other changes provides oversight.
02:04Meanwhile the ACT Labor caucus will meet early next week to sign on a replacement for Yvette Berry in Cabinet
02:10with Rachel Stephen Smith considered the likely contender to become Deputy Chief Minister.
02:17Clash Cantor and co- Choi
02:17Noticiative
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