CFMEU

The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) (14:52): My question is to the Minister for Industrial Relations regarding today's CFMEU rally. Given the CFMEU is currently in administration, is it considered unprotected industrial action for protesters to be walking off site from their employer's construction sites and, if so, what are the legal ramifications?

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector) (14:52): I thank the honourable member for the question. These are matters that, since the referral of powers, are entirely within the federal jurisdiction. I don't know the status of the protected or unprotected nature of any industrial action that has been taken; however, if there are any concerns or complaints there are the appropriate federal forums to have them sorted out in.