Dave Noonan
Dave Noonan has been the National Secretary of the CFMEU Construction and General Division – Australia’s largest construction union – since July 2006.
Dave held elected positions on the Branch Management Committee and the National Conference of the Union for many years prior to becoming Assistant National Secretary of the CFMEU C&G Division and eventually National Secretary.
He combines this practical experience with avid reading of history, politics, biography and fiction. In that most important Australian yardstick – he barracks for the West Coast Eagles.
Articles by Dave Noonan
Too many employers are looking overseas for workers
Amidst the hype of an election year, Immigration Minister Brendan O’Connor’s announcement of restrictions to the 457 visa program for…... Read more
Counterpunch: You can speak ill of the politically dead
When anyone passes away, it’s only natural to dwell on their good points. So it is with professional life –…... Read more
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Will Pope Francis have the vision to tackle this?
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Advocating risk management is not “victim blaming”
In a world in which there are still people who subscribe to the vile notion that certain victims of sexual…
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From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go
Tim says:
They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]From: A guide to summer festivals especially if you wouldn’t go
Kel says:
If you want a festival for older people or for families alike, get amongst the respectable punters at Bluesfest. A truly amazing festival experience to be had of ALL AGES. And all the young "festivalgoers" usually write themselves off on the first night, only to never hear from them again the rest of… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
Superman needs saving
Can somebody please save Superman? He seems to be going through a bit of a crisis. Eighteen months ago,… Read more
