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It’s not just Labor that let the CFMEU off the leash

Jacqui Lambie, Pauline Hanson and some independents have played a role in enabling the militant union.

Phillip CooreyPolitical editor

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As politicians of various stripes continue to express faux shock and outrage at the recent allegations concerning the CFMEU, one of Labor’s talking points is to point the finger at the former Coalition government.

As in, if everyone knew what was going on years ago, why didn’t they do anything about it?

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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com

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