Former CFMEU bosses admit to bribes
Father and son duo and former leaders of the NSW CFMEU branch Darren and Michael Greenfield have admitted to accepting bribes in a Sydney court.
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Premier slams CFMEU as ‘dodgiest training provider ever’
Premier David Crisafulli has blasted the CFMEU in an attempt to deflect against a veiled attack against his past business dealings by saying the union’s “days of running roughshod are over”.
CFMEU still wielding power, causing fear and calling shots on Vic building sites
The Victorian building industry is still struggling to shrug off the influence of underworld figures and bikies, eight months after the powerful CFMEU was placed in administration — with insiders revealing intimidation is still being used to demand deals.
John Setka allegedly tried to coerce the AFL into sacking its umpiring head
Former union heavyweight John Setka is facing legal action for allegedly trying to coerce the AFL into sacking its head of umpiring Stephen McBurney.
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‘Stopping the rot’: LNP aim to bulldoze CFMEU ‘sweetheart deal’
The LNP will move to weaken the CFMEU’s grip on Qld construction, claiming its Best Practice Industry Conditions deal causes 22,000 fewer homes to be built and creates rental spikes.
Renegade union rally hits big city
CFMEU workers have rallied in Sydney against administration, even as the embattled union warned its members not to attend the march.
‘Hung up’: LNP cancels CFMEU’s direct line
The CFMEU’s direct line to the Industrial Relations Department has been cut off with the militant union now forced to call a 1300 number instead.
Hundreds of CFMEU members score five-day weekend for Melbourne Cup
The CFMEU has been slammed for stopping progress on already delayed construction sites after hundreds of union members were able to take three days off for the Melbourne Cup.
‘Green light’: Clash over CFMEU Facebook post
The fiery clash was over a social media post made by the CFMEU administrator that claimed “militancy“ was “not unlawful”.
Controversial CFMEU official sacked from workplace board
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has axed a CFMEU official from the state’s workplace health and safety board just over a week after the LNP came into power.
Mac Point stadium: ‘Give locals first crack at jobs’
The Macquarie Point stadium is yet to get planning approval but a key union is pleading for locals to be employed on the project. Find out why.
Super funds splash members’ cash, hand millions to CFMEU
Superannuation funds spent more than $400m on marketing and sponsorships in a year, while four funds dished out millions to the construction union | SEE FULL LIST
‘Could’ve been fatal’: CFMEU’s shock claims as traffic controller fights for life
A Brisbane traffic controller was left in a life-threatening condition after being struck by a car at a Brisbane City Council worksite which the CFMEU claims was not following regulations.
Kennett: Aspirational CFMEU members turning against Labor
The men and women working on construction sites around Melbourne have probably been Labor voters all their lives, but they are talking differently now.
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