Sally McManus has two black belts, but lives at risk of CFMEU fallout

David Marin-GuzmanWorkplace correspondent

Oct 14, 2024 – 3.51pm

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The head of the country’s union movement, Sally McManus, has been forced to live in different places and change her routine due to security concerns arising from the crackdown on the CFMEU and underworld figures.

The ACTU secretary on Monday revealed the personal cost of backing the Albanese government’s move in August to put the CFMEU into administration, which ousted senior officials and bikie-linked site delegates.

David Marin-Guzman writes about industrial relations, workplace, policy and leadership from Sydney. Connect with David on Twitter. Email David at david.marin-guzman@afr.com