In 2015 the Senate blocked the passage of a bill which would have restored the Building and Construction Commission. The agency was responsible for monitoring and promoting workplace relations in the building and construction industry. The ABCC provided education, investigated workplace complaints and enforced compliance with national workplace laws in the industry. The agency was abolished in 2012 after unions successfully lobbied the government to dismantle it.
49% Yes |
51% No |
49% Yes |
31% No |
17% No, we should establish a national broad-based anti-corruption watchdog instead |
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3% No, the currently proposed ABCC would have excessive powers |
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Yes, but establish a national broad-based anti-corruption watchdog to limit their powers
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Yes, and establish a national broad-based anti-corruption watchdog to limit their powers
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Yes, but only as part of a federal ICAC
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Yes, but also establish a national broad-based anti-corruption watchdog to limit their powers
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Who knows. Sounds like corruption
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