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”.
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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.
Lazy, soft, no work ethic… little wonder we’re a nation in decline
The CFMEU has managed to turn a handful of public holidays into three weeks off the job, writes Mike O’Connor.
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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.
‘Heart’ of CFMEU bikie network exposed
Unions are pushing for a national ban on labour hire to kick bikies and organised crime out of the construction industry.
‘Business as usual’: Secret CFMEU war erupts amid bikie chaos
Exiled union supremos are waging a shadow war for control of the CFMEU, as it can be revealed bikies were recruiting prisoners to work on building sites once released.
Labor candidate for Flinders accidentally leaked
A Mornington Peninsula councillor with a history of backing Teals and the CFMEU has been accidentally revealed as a Labor candidate for the next federal election.
CFMEU official faces legal action
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the CFMEU and one of its WA officials who allegedly stopped operations on a job site.
New homebuyers squeezed out of market by Labor’s CFMEU deal
A new report has found Labor government’s BPIC sweetheart deal with the CFMEU has inflated costs on mega projects by $1bn each year and squeezed homeowners out of the market.
CFMEU officials fined for unlawful conduct
Two CFMEU officials have been fined by the Federal Court for unlawful conduct at a Brisbane construction site.
CFMEU officials fined for unlawful conduct
Two CFMEU officials have been fined by the Federal Court for unlawful conduct at a Brisbane construction site.
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