‘Industrial activity’ under Fair Work Act doesn’t extend to spat over worksite amenities, court says

Andrew Denton 2020-11-12 7:25 pm By Christine Caulfield | Melbourne

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In an important ruling that confines the scope of “industrial activity” under the Fair Work Act, the Full Federal Court has overturned a $50,000 fine against the CFMEU and two officials for organising a work stoppage at a Brighton construction site that the union said needed a female toilet.

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