John Howard’s union watch dog, the ABCC was dealt another blow to its credibility as Ark Tribe’s not guilty verdict was handed down on November 24 around 9:00am (EST).

Ark Tribe was charged with failing to attend an ABCC interview in 2008 and faced up to six months jails or fines if found guilty.

The BLF sat down with Construction Skills Queensland CEO Brett Schimming to discuss the present and future issues for training in the industry.

A big welcome to Brian Humphrey the BLF’s new trainee liaison officer. Brian will be filling the shoes (big ones) of recently retired Brian MacNicol.

Twin brothers Troy and Chris Ketchell have amazed Beenleigh Steel Fabrications with their hard work and dedication in both completing their Certificate III. Doing the same course at the same time, they’ve somehow managed to end up in different places.

A BLF steel fixer is reaping the benefits of up skilling. He’s putting down the tools and moving up in the company.

All old style paper-based tickets issued in Queensland before March 1992 must be converted to the new licence format to remain valid.

You can now buy the Limited Edition 100 Years BLF book online.

Our history, through our own words.

It has been a steep learning curve. We have had ongoing issues with the Phil Usher H20 site with a total disrespect to the workforce on the job in regards to their simple human rights.