‘Protection racket’: Labor spent $150k of YOUR money to defend CFMEU
The former Labor state government spent $150,000 of taxpayers’ money to help the militant CFMEU fight back against allegations of illegal conduct.
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‘This isn’t the end’: Bleijie’s tough talk as CFMEU bullying claims continue
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie “would not rule anything out” to purge the CFMEU of intimidation and misogyny, amid a warning the militant union would “push back” following a damning report into its violent culture.
We’re coming for you thugs: Bliejie’s threat to ‘disgraceful’ CFMEU
Industrial Relations Minister Jarrod Bleijie has flagged further tough action in the wake of a damning report into the CFMEU’s culture of violence and intimidation.
Former CFMEU boss slams report into ‘violent and misogynistic’ union
Former CFMEU secretary Michael Ravbar has rejected the findings of a report into the militant union, saying it was “riddled with errors” and based on “selective and untested” accounts.
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100+ NAMES: Building industry ‘blacklist’ includes bikies, gangland figures
A building industry “blacklist” of more than 100 names has emerged. Many of those on it have been linked to outlaw motorcycle gangs and the CFMEU. Unions are fuming.
‘We couldn’t have done it without you’: Bikie’s shout out to CFMEU
The CFMEU has sponsored the boxing career of the son of a Hells Angels bikie while it has been under administration.
Govt attack dog ‘not intimidated’ after militant CFMEU shuts down city
Jarrod Bleijie has declared the government will fight fire with fire against the CFMEU after they brought Bisbane to a standstill last week.
Former CFMEU boss booted after splashing union cash
An ex-CFMEU boss who went on a $100k spending spree with a union credit card, and allegedly maintained contact with bikies, has been kicked out of the construction union.
Grace Grace condemns CFMEU, slams Bleijie’s ‘nasty attack’
Labor’s former industrial relations minister Grace Grace has rejected taunts from LNP rivals over her support for the CFMEU, condemning the union for protests in Brisbane last week.
‘Won’t be paid’: Premier’s vow over CFMEU protest as journo slams ‘b-tch’ abuse
Premier David Crisafulli has lashed out at the CFMEU over two days of protests in inner-Brisbane this week, including the ugly abuse of a number of female journalists.
‘Sack them all!’: Furious revolt over ‘ridiculous’ protest
It’s time to shut down the CFMEU. The response to the controversial union’s Brisbane protests has been savage. HAVE YOUR SAY
CFMEU members face pay cuts, job losses as strikes wreak havoc
Peak construction bodies have warned the CFMEU’s unlawful protests, expected to shutdown more of Brisbane today, will cause a “massive loss of momentum” on critical projects — including housing.
‘Get back to work’: Defiant CFMEU warns of days of strikes, CBD chaos
Members of the militant CFMEU who shut down the Brisbane CBD with pop-up protests have been told to return to work amid fears strike plans could last days.
Funds to dictate charges for advice
Labor’s second tranche of its financial advice reform package will leave it up to super funds to choose how they charge members for advice.
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