The CFMEU says it’s more important than ever that sub-contractors are protected again calling for a system to be established to ensure funds owed are protected.

The State Government has yet to go ahead with cascading statutory trusts – essentially protecting monies owed to subcontractors in the event a head contractor on a project goes under.

Union state secretary Mick Buchan told Gareth Parker on Mornings with state and federal governments handing out stimulus money due to coronavirus – it’s vital that subbies have some protection.

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