Why Gavin ‘Capable’ Preston refused to shake Setka’s hand
The late gangman, shot in broad daylight last September, used to boast on construction sites about refusing to shake the CFMEU leader’s hand.
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Sacked CFMEU official dumped from major board
Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace has acted to remove a CFMEU heavyweight from the board of QLeave before the state government went into caretaker mode.
Stevens’ secret bikie builder docs revealed: What top cop told Labor
The police commissioner advice that the government said shouldn’t be made public is officially out in the open after a Liberal FOI bid. Read it here.
10,400 working days lost: Welcome to nation’s strike capital
Queensland has extended its lead as Australia’s strike capital, with a staggering 10,400 working days lost to industrial action in the June quarter.
‘Abolish unions’: Furious demand amid Qld’s ‘out of control’ strike stats
Australia’s ‘strike capital’ remains Queensland but there are furious calls for change. HAVE YOUR SAY
Casual workers making $300k on North East Link under alleged CFMEU rort
A bombshell claim alleges the multinational consortium running the North East Link has been coerced by the CFMEU into hiring casual workers on $300k for the project.
Construction ‘tough cop’ not needed: Labor
Employment Relations Minister Murray Watt said he was “not convinced” the construction needed a watchdog despite the actions of one of the country’s most powerful unions.
Minister says CFMEU clean-up ‘not political’ as hordes of tradies rally
As thousands of tradies walked off Big Build sites and hit Melbourne CBD streets in a second major CFMEU solidarity rally, the federal Industrial Relations Minister has said the clean-up of the militant union isn’t about “punishing” members.
‘F**k Albo’: CFMEU rally turns feral
Thousands of workers have walked off the job as part of a massive union rally, but some ugly language has scarred the gathering.
‘Similar to CFMEU’: Call to change Aboriginal heritage building rules
Registered Aboriginal Parties are charging up to $1500 a day for a representative to oversee archaeologists on building sites, with a developer claiming they’re wielding power like the CFMEU.
Witnesses to be forced to hand over documents in CFMEU probe
A new integrity unit will be established in the administration now running the CFMEU, to probe the relationship between suppliers and former union officials and employees.
‘Your union was stolen’: Ravbar fires up at rally in support of CFMEU
Former CFMEU Queensland secretary Michael Ravbar has told a rally in Brisbane that what happened to the embattled union was “undemocratic, un-Australian and unconstitutional”.
‘Traitor’: City targeted by union rally
Hundreds of unionists have gathered in a major Australian city amid continued pressure on the embattled CFMEU.
Fury over bombshell union bikie claim
The Coalition has seized on reports Anthony Albanese had been made aware of allegations the CFMEU had been infiltrated by organised crime links years before the current scandal.
CFMEU supporters put on notice ahead of planned city protest
The state government has put tens of thousands of CFMEU supporters on notice ahead of a planned city rally this week, warning them to “protest peacefully” or suffer the consequences.
New bikie warning in building industry after CFMEU saga
A former Mongols bikie and CFMEU organiser has been linked to a new building industry company set up after the union was torn apart by claims of criminal infiltration.
Taxpayers set to be billed millions for next union rally
Taxpayers are likely to be billed millions of dollars due to a union rally on Wednesday that will paralyse the CBD and bring large parts of the Big Build to a halt.
How CFMEU is slowing construction in Far North Qld
Union delegates have been accused of forcing workers on government building sites to work at a snail’s pace as the construction industry calls for the removal of the controversial BPIC policy.
Labor loses key union ally amid CFMEU anger
One of Labor’s key allies has unloaded on the party, claiming that its treatment of the CFMEU is a ‘how to guide to destroy any trade union’.
CFMEU Victoria branch administrator abruptly resigns
The administrator appointed to run the Victorian branch of the scandal-plagued CFMEU in the wake of John Setka’s departure has suddenly resigned from the position.
Watt puts sector on notice for safety after Brisbane tradie impalement
Federal Workplace Minister Murray Watt has put construction companies on notice after a man was impaled in the neck by rusty steel at the taxpayer-funded $300m Centenary Bridge worksite.
Council email sparks community fear of silent ‘CFMEU takeover’
The transparency of an inner-southeastern council has been called into question after it quietly installed a former CFMEU member as chief executive ahead of council elections.
Man impaled at worksite fell over trip hazard, CFMEU claims
The CFMEU has responded after a man suffered horrific injuries at a Centenary Bridge construction site in Brisbane’s west where he was impaled in the neck.
CFMEU responds to ‘black-listing’ allegations on Far North Qld sites
Allegations of bullying and intimidation have been levelled against the CFMEU by Cairns subcontractors who have claimed to be frozen out of work on big state government projects. But the union has hit back.
APRA sues CFMEU boss after contract investigation
The financial watchdog is taking Michael O’Connor to court amid a bid to kick him off the board of industry fund First Super.
Minister’s plea ahead of big bill week
The government is hoping to have a better week in the Senate as it aims to push through key bills.
Minister’s plea ahead of big bill week
The government is hoping to have a better week in the Senate as it aims to push through key bills.
Council staff targeted in latest CFMEU saga
Officials at the militant CFMEU have been accused of threatening local government workers in the latest saga for the troubled union.
‘No doubt’: Explosive CFMEU claims
Shocking claims about the controversial CFMEU have been made at a hearing into Australia’s cost-of-living crisis.
Major setback in fight to clean up CFMEU
Labor has hit a stumbling block in its attempt to appoint an administrator to the construction arm of the CFMEU.
‘Stand over tactics’: Push to ditch CFMEU reps at polling booths
Labor faces calls to dump CFMEU members from polling booths as the Albanese Government slams the Opposition for delaying its bid to force the militant union into administration.
ASX 200 trims gains late as NZ rate cut trips banks
RBNZ begins easing with first rate cut since 2020. ASIC sues ASX over CHESS statements. APRA orders review into CFMEU-linked super funds. CBA profits slip. Seven Group underlying profit jumps, Seven West Media earnings sink.
Building industry super funds ordered to probe CFMEU links
Two building industry super funds, Cbus and the Queensland based BUSSQ, have been ordered to conduct a review of their ties to the CFMEU.
Boss gets pointed neck tattoo amid scandal
The former head of Victoria’s disgraced construction union has re-emerged to show off a fresh teck tattoo with a pointed message.
Powerful CFMEU figure stands down
A powerful figure in the NSW Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union has resigned effective immediately as he and his father face bribery allegations.
Setka shows off new ink – and its message is far from subtle
Former CFMEU boss John Setka has surfaced, topless and with a new tattoo containing a highly pointed message.
Labor to force CFMEU into administration
Labor will move to force the CFMEU into administration to clean up the militant union, but has refused another significant measure.
Call for audit to check if CFMEU was favoured in state contracts
Victoria’s auditor general has been urged to undertake a statewide audit of every government contract to determine whether the militant CFMEU or its affiliates may have been favoured.
‘Unaffordable’: Property, building costs skyrocket after CFMEU pay rise
A 26 per cent pay jump for CFMEU workers is having a domino effect, with shop floor workers demanding the same wages as site workers, pushing building costs sky-high.
CFMEU to be pushed into administration under unprecedented new law
Workplace Relations Minister Murray Watt is set to force the CFMEU into administration using unprecedented new laws to put an end to the “thuggery, bullying and intimidation”.
‘CFMEU-like’: Cop union lashed after candidate’s shock expulsion
A candidate who spoke out against embattled Police Association president Wade Burns has been booted, with a leaked email claiming the move was like a “Kangaroo Court”.
Major update on action against CFMEU
The Albanese government will introduce a new Bill when parliament resumes to crack down on rogue elements of the CFMEU.
Court documents reveal CFMEU heavyweights facing the chop
Court documents have revealed which Queensland CFMEU members will have their jobs vacated if the union is placed into administration.
ASX slips; property, miners under pressure
The local sharemarket ends slightly in the red, as investors ditch property, mining and energy stocks. RBA ‘won’t hesitate’ to life rates if necessary, Bullock says. ACCC can appeal CFMEU/Hutchinson court decision.
CFMEU abandons push to recruit Geelong council workers
The scandal-plagued CFMEU has walked away from its fight to take over the City of Greater Geelong’s blue collar workforce, pulling out of a bid to represent workers in pay deal negotiations.
‘Destroy this mob’: Battlelines drawn over CFMEU threat
The CFMEU has been warned that fines and prison could await anyone who interferes with cleaning up the militant union – but many aren’t convinced the threat will be followed through. HAVE YOUR SAY
‘They have to stop’: Labor threatens jail for CFMEU officials
Heavy penalties await officials who try to interfere with an administrator tasked with cleaning up the militant union.
CFMEU in court amid overhaul bid
The boss of the controversy-plagued construction union has attended court as the Fair Work Commission seeks to hand over the union’s reins to an independent administrator.
CFMEU in court amid overhaul bid
The boss of the controversy-plagued construction union has attended court as the Fair Work Commission seeks to hand over the union’s reins to an independent administrator.
‘Their threats aren’t veiled’: Qld’s top construction bosses scared for CFMEU revenge attacks
Some of Queensland’s biggest property developers say the “dangerous” CFMEU has sent costs skyrocketing and damaged productivity – and are living in fear for retaliation.
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