Commonwealth Games security workers still awaiting payment p
Queensland AU May 13 018
Some security contractors who worked at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games are still waiting to be paid hundreds of dollars, almost a month after the event.
A GOLDOC spokesman says it is not its responsibility to pay the security workforce directly.
The Fair Work Ombudsman is making enquiries into the delays.
Four security companies were contracted to ensure the games ran smoothly including Wilson, MSS Security, SecureCorp and SNP Security — some of which had hired their own subcontractors.
ABC News understands only one of those four companies has invoiced GOLDOC for the services it provided.
A Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC) spokesman said it was not responsible for paying the security workforce directly.
He said while there are “outstanding payments to some security guards” relating to allowances and overtime, it was up to private security contractors to invoice the organisation.
“GOLDOC is informed that the majority of security staff have been paid their base wage,” he said.
“GOLDOC has met all of its financial commitments to the contracted companies with funding provided prior to the commencement of the Games.
“Where individual matters are brought to GOLDOC’s attention, GOLDOC works directly with the contractor to resolve the matter.
