ZENITH WORKFORCE AUST PTY LTD RESPONDS TO CFMEU CORRESPONDENCE TO ITS MEMBERS

Zenith Workforce Aust Pty Ltd has categorically rejected the allegations and adverse implications contained in recent CFMEU correspondence circulated to construction industry members on 4 November 2026, with Director Senad Kocic commenting that his company is completely up to date on all tax and employee obligations since he started the company in 2023.

The company considers the memorandum to be misleading, prejudicial, and potentially damaging to its commercial reputation, particularly where it appears to associate Zenith Workforce Aust with allegations of tax evasion, phoenixing, organised crime, sham contracting, and improper management practices without identifying substantiated findings against the company.

Statement from Zenith Workforce Aust Director, Senad Kocic:

"Although the name is similar to the previously liquidated Zenith Workforce entity run by my brother, it is in fact completely separate and this will obviously come out in due course to clear us of any wrongdoing," Kocic said.

"Allegations are not findings of fact, and commercial reputations should not be damaged through speculation, association or unsubstantiated accusations."

"Zenith Workforce Aust is a separate legal entity, and its conduct, financial affairs, contractual arrangements, and compliance obligations must be assessed independently."

"We have worked to establish a business capable of delivering workforce solutions to the construction industry. It is unacceptable for our reputation to be undermined by allegations that have not been properly established."

"If any organisation has genuine concerns regarding our compliance, those concerns should be raised through the appropriate regulatory and legal channels, supported by evidence and assessed fairly."

"What should not occur is the circulation of damaging allegations in a manner that may effectively discourage companies from doing business with us before any wrongdoing has been established."

"We are now facing situations where our company is allegedly being excluded from opportunities, not because of our performance, capabilities or compliance, but because of external pressure."

"We welcome legitimate scrutiny and will defend our business against allegations that are false or misleading."

"Our position is simple: if there is evidence of wrongdoing, let the appropriate authorities investigate it. But if companies are being targeted, excluded, or commercially disadvantaged through improper pressure, that conduct must also be investigated."

"The construction industry should operate on a level playing field, where businesses compete fairly and are judged on their own merits."

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Zenith Workforce Aust has also raised serious concerns regarding what it believes may constitute unfair interference in legitimate commercial tendering and subcontractor engagement opportunities within the Australian construction industry.

The company is concerned by reports that individuals associated with the CFMEU may have sought to discourage principal contractors and builders from engaging Zenith Workforce Aust on certain construction projects.

If substantiated, such conduct could improperly influence commercial decision-making and potentially benefit competing labour-hire operators.

 Zenith Workforce Aust supports lawful industrial representation, worker safety, fair wages and compliance with applicable workplace laws.

TO INTERVIEW SENAD KOCIC, email marta@marksonsparks.com or call Marta Wiacek on 0409 291 785 or email max@marksonsparks.com or call Max Markson on 0412 501 601.