The Fair Work Commission has launched two investigations into the CFMEU and its New South Wales and South Australian officials, including over allegations of credit card misuse, unapproved salary increases and the questionable transfer of $4 million in members’ money.

FWC general manager Murray Furlong confirmed he had started a formal investigation into the union’s NSW branch and its senior officials over the transfer of $3.2 million to ex-secretary Darren Greenfield and his son Michael Greenfield last year and a further $895,000 in the three years prior.