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WHY EVERY AUSTRALIAN SHOULD OPPOSE THIS LEGISLATION
We are a nationwide movement led by CFMEU Members and Delegates standing against the Industrial Relations Amendment (Administrator) Bill 2024, which threatens democracy across Australia. This legislation allows the government to seize control of unions by appointing administrators, bypassing democratic processes and undermining the rights of workers. By removing elected officials without due process, it risks expanding political interference to volunteer-led and religious groups, eroding civil liberties, including the right to a fair trial and freedom of association.
Together, we are fighting to protect our unions, our democracy, and the rights of all Australians.
The risk to every individual in australia
If this legislation is allowed to stand, it sets a chilling precedent where individuals may be denied a fair trial based on the influence or power of those making claims against them. We’ve already seen how a media campaign, like the one aired on 60 Minutes “Building Bad”, was enough to prompt swift parliamentary action, bypassing due process and effectively making the government judge, jury, and executioner.
This means that every individual could potentially face unjust consequences, with decisions made on public sentiment rather than fairness and law. This erosion of justice threatens the rights of all Australians, leaving them vulnerable to political or media-driven campaigns that could undermine their legal protections and fundamental rights. The rule of law must not be swayed by influence, power, or sensationalism—yet this legislation opens the door for exactly that kind of abuse, putting everyone’s freedoms at risk.
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In a surprising twist, the Industrial Relations Amendment (Administrator) Bill 2024 has revealed a political reversal in New South Wales. The Liberal Party, usually hostile to unions, introduced amendments advocating for due process and judicial oversight, including a Royal Commission to investigate the CFMEU. Meanwhile, the Labour Party, traditionally a defender of unions, blocked these proposals and passed the bill in its most draconian form, granting sweeping powers to a government-appointed administrator. This move has raised concerns about executive overreach and undermined union independence, leaving many questioning Labour’s commitment to transparency and fairness.