By Liv Casben and staff Posted
Amongst opponents to the redevelopment was former union boss Jack Mundey, who famously ordered members not to work on the demolition of terraces in Sydney's Millers Point and the Rocks District in the 1970's.
"Bondi belongs to Australia," Mr Mundey said.
He said it was important for the union to connect with residents to "save special parts of Australia".
"The union is right behind the ban, and the union has got tremendous support. It will bring the union back to its great power that saved so much of Sydney," he said.
"It's terrific to know that the spirit of the green bans will live on forever."
Mayor of Waverley Sally Betts disputed claims the public was not having its say.
"It's absolutely not true that the public is being locked out," she told the ABC.
"The majority of the community is on-side."
Cr Betts said the development has not been finalised, and accused the protesters of "bringing thugs in" a year before development is even due to start.
A concert to "save" the pavilion will be held next weekend.
RESOURCED: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-29/cfmeu-announces-green-ban-on-iconic-bondi-pavillion/7457052
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| Photo: Protesters rally at Bondi Pavilion in a bid to prevent its redevelopment. (ABC News) |
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| Unionist Jack Mundey Posted Veteran unionist Jack Mundey said the pavilion belongs to all Australians. |
Amongst opponents to the redevelopment was former union boss Jack Mundey, who famously ordered members not to work on the demolition of terraces in Sydney's Millers Point and the Rocks District in the 1970's.
"Bondi belongs to Australia," Mr Mundey said.
He said it was important for the union to connect with residents to "save special parts of Australia".
"The union is right behind the ban, and the union has got tremendous support. It will bring the union back to its great power that saved so much of Sydney," he said.
"It's terrific to know that the spirit of the green bans will live on forever."
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| Bondi Pavilion upgrade An artist's impression of the upgraded Bondi Pavilion. |
"It's absolutely not true that the public is being locked out," she told the ABC.
"The majority of the community is on-side."
Cr Betts said the development has not been finalised, and accused the protesters of "bringing thugs in" a year before development is even due to start.
A concert to "save" the pavilion will be held next weekend.
RESOURCED: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-29/cfmeu-announces-green-ban-on-iconic-bondi-pavillion/7457052
