Andrew,I have been in the industry for 17 years and...

Andrew,

I have been in the industry for 17 years and traditionally the CFMEU (Construction, Forestry, Mining Employees Union) are the most powerful and militant. Since the Howard Government stripped them of a lot of their storming tactics and the like, the only real platform they can beat their chest about is safety.

You are right, if the accident was in an isolated area, that part of the project is closed down, but if it is in an area where the drilling is occuring and the fact that it was a fall, may (I say may) mean that the drilling will be closed down.

A prohibiton notice in enforceable by courts and if breeched may mean criminal charges.

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