The Albanese government will appoint an external administrator to clean up the CFMEU, sidelining its national and state leaders, as concern mounts about criminal links and claims of corruption within the union’s ranks.
The intervention comes as the Maritime Union of Australia considers whether to split from the CFMEU – it would be the final division to do so – in response to revelations of ties to organised crime and claims of kickback offers.
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
