Murray Watt
Labor blasts Greens for ‘grandstanding’ at CFMEU anti-Albanese protest
Greens firebrand Max Chandler-Mather infuriated the government by backing the union’s nationwide protests.
- by David Crowe, Olivia Ireland and William Davis
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Murray Watt dares CFMEU to take ban to High Court
New laws to seize control of rogue union would be a picnic for lawyers, says Minister for Workplace Relations Murray Watt.
- by James Massola and Olivia Ireland
Big Build companies’ ties to CFMEU under the microscope
The union’s incoming administrator has pledged to root out any corrupt employers after Jacqui Lambie used parliament to air allegations of price fixing.
- by Olivia Ireland and Kieran Rooney
Shamed unionists face lifetime bans in CFMEU takeover
Labor and the Coalition put aside days of sparring to pass a bill letting an administrator clean up the disgraced construction union.
- by Olivia Ireland and Kieran Rooney
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Setka the puppet master: Labor’s new hit on the Greens
Labor is threatening the Greens with a social media offensive in marginal seats that paints MPs as puppets of disgraced CFMEU boss John Setka unless its bill is passed.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Political donations the sticking point in CFMEU law stalemate
The Coalition has refused to vote in favour until the bill includes a ban on political donations, while the Greens say the legislation could override the court process.
- by Olivia Ireland
TV companies launch last-minute bid to block total gambling ad ban
Three senior Albanese ministers have argued a blanket ban on sports bet promotions would cripple revenue for free-to-air TV in difficult times.
- by David Crowe, Paul Sakkal and Chris Barrett
Law forcing CFMEU into administration faces delay after Coalition calls for inquiry
Coalition workplace spokeswoman Michaelia Cash has called for an inquiry into the legislation having last week called for the CFMEU to be deregistered.
- by Olivia Ireland
Workplace minister prepares law to force CFMEU into administration
The escalation comes after a series of revelations about the CFMEU’s ties to organised crime, but the union is yet to agree to an independent administrator.
- by Olivia Ireland and James Massola
‘A potential wildlife massacre’: Eyes on the sky as virus wings its way towards Australia
A virulent strain of bird flu is morphing as it spreads around the world and Australia looks to be its end destination.
- by Mike Foley
O’Connor, Burney confirm retirements as MPs jostle for promotion
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the resignations will allow him to refresh his ministry after two years with an unchanged team.
- by James Massola and Paul Sakkal
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