The Latest Breaking News from Paddy Crumlin

Cbus-CFMEU bond 'may not be in members' best interest'

A review has cleared the board of a major superannuation fund but suggested substantial improvements after intense scrutiny of CFMEU-linked appointments.

AAP · Dec 3, 2024

Supply chain warning over critical seafarer shortage

There are calls to overhaul training for Australia's maritime industries over concerns a worker shortage could threaten supply chains and national security.

AAP · Jul 22, 2024

Australians ripped off by shipping companies teaming up to keep freight costs high, Rod Sims says

ACCC renews call for more power to encourage competition as its former chair says deals like that between ZIM and MSC lead to higher prices

The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2023

Report finds wage theft rampant on foreign ships entering Newcastle

Seafarers working on the 2500 foreign-registered freight ships that enter the Port of Newcastle each year are being robbed an estimated $25million a year, new research has found.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 29, 2022

Tug workers stop for half a day as Svitzer tries to terminate enterprise agreement

Newcastle shipping movements halted Friday in national strike

Newcastle Herald · Aug 4, 2022