Court Examining Suspended Labour Firm's Outstanding Payout Amid Dispute

A labour hire company at the center of a civil dispute and alleged bikie threats is still awaiting a payment of roughly $2 million from the lead contractor of South Australia's Torrens to Darlington project, the Supreme Court has been told.

Career Boss Australia had its contract to supply workers for the $15.4 billion South Road upgrade suspended on October 18. The suspension followed media reports regarding a civil dispute in the Supreme Court lodged by businessman Robert Cammarano.

Mr Cammarano's legal claim alleges that Jamie Brown coerced the transfer of shares in Career Boss Australia without authorization by making express threats of physical harm. The claim further alleges that other shareholders were similarly threatened to transfer their shares.

While Mr Brown has not yet filed a defense in court, he has reportedly told 7News that he never threatened any shareholder and that the allegations against him are false.

During a court hearing, barrister Tim Kentish, representing Mr Cammarano, sought a freeze on a bank account linked to Career Boss Australia. Mr Kentish stated that the firm was expecting a final payment from lead contractor John Holland for work already performed, noting that payments are issued in arrears.

In addition to the account freeze, Mr Kentish requested that the judge subpoena an audio recording that police allegedly obtained of a meeting between various parties where the share transfer was discussed. A Crown solicitor appearing for the acting commissioner of SA Police requested an adjournment to consider the scope of the orders, and Associate Justice Graham Dart agreed to defer consideration of the subpoena request.