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Vic told to shed thug reputation, push for transparency on major projects
Victoria must throw off its reputation as “a gangster state” after allegations of coercion, kickbacks and criminal influence on taxpayer-funded building sites, the state’s peak body has said.
‘They think it’s endless cash’: Anger at Big Build back pay demands
Construction companies working on Big Build projects are being told to back pay huge bills or risk being kicked off sites due to the new wage agreement for CFMEU members.
Dodgy home builder hit with record fine for massive rort
A construction company busted swindling customers with fake insurance certificates has copped the largest penalty ever handed out by the Victorian Building Authority.
Dozens of companies kicked off Big Build sites by CFMEU
Dozens of companies have been black-listed or kicked off taxpayer-funded construction sites because they were not aligned with the CFMEU, as new details emerge about the scandal-plagued union flexing its muscles in plain sight.
Calls for royal commission as pressure mounts on Allan to come clean on CFMEU claims
Victoria’s opposition leader has called for a royal commission into allegations of misconduct against the CFMEU as Jacinta Allan faces questions about when she was warned about bullying and corruption concerns.
CFMEU corruption allegations referred to police, IBAC
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has asked both police and the state’s corruption watchdog to investigate allegations of criminal conduct by CFMEU officials, the move coming as the militant union’s state branch was placed into administration.
Setka’s CFMEU controversies laid bare
In his 12 years as CFMEU boss, John Setka wasn’t afraid to break the rules and make enemies, taking aim at the AFL, Grocon and former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.
Setka’s resignation a distraction from serious union issues
CFMEU boss John Setka, Australia’s version of Donald Trump, thrives on attention— and the union is hoping his latest move will distract from the larger problems at play.
CFMEU boss John Setka quits top union job
John Setka has resigned as the head of the powerful Victorian branch of the construction union the CFMEU.
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