Wild scenes as union seized by government
There were wild scenes on the streets of multiple cities as thousands of protesters supporting the embattled CFMEU chanted “f**k Albo” and “hands off our union”.
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Pubs packed with CFMEU protesters after mass rally
Thousands of CFMEU members stormed Brisbane’s CBD, carrying anti-government messages and vowing to fight back in a mass rally on Tuesday.
Horror over CFMEU protesters’ depiction of Albanese as Hitler
A cartoon depicting Anthony Albanese as Hitler with the tagline “Albanazi” has been shared by CFMEU protest supporters online, sparking outrage and prompting calls for a police investigation.
‘Never been more betrayed’: Fired up workers protest CFMEU crackdown
A large crowd of fired-up construction worker union members in have marched on the office of a Labor senator chanting anti-government slogans as part of a national day of action.
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De Brenni still blaming ‘Greens’ as stand-off with mystery protesters finally ends
Building industry insiders believe it was the CFMEU really behind sit-ins at a luxury high-rise inner-Brisbane development. But the Public Works Minister continues to lump blame on the Greens.
‘Diabolical’: CFMEU debate erupts amid Qld’s ‘crippling mess’
The state of Queensland’s multibillion-dollar construction pipeline – and the fear of further cost blowouts – has predictably been slammed. JOIN THE CONVERSATION
CFMEU’s four-day weekend to mourn Queen at centre of $1m legal battle
Construction giant Multiplex’s legal battle over delays in the Queen’s Wharf project includes a claim for almost $1m in lost production due to the Queen’s death.
Dutton hits out at ‘radical’ union’s RBA push
Federal opposition leader Peter Dutton has slammed a union push to install representatives on Australia’s rate-setting board.
$200k traffic controllers: The ‘CFMEU tax’ costing everyday Queenslanders
Cost blowouts, massive delays, extraordinary salaries – this is the “CFMEU tax” which construction insiders say is costing Qld taxpayers millions of dollars.
CFMEU using ‘intimidation’ tactics to bolster SA membership
The powerful John Setka-led CFMEU is accused of employing “intimidating” tactics to force workers on Adelaide construction sites to join the union.
Union push for RBA board seats blasted
The peak construction union has been slammed over its push to ensure union representatives are appointed to Australia’s most powerful economic institution.
Union boss John Setka slams Dan’s ‘nanny state’
CFMEU boss John Setka says Victoria has become an absurd “nanny state” as unions pledge to draw a line in the sand by walking off Big Build jobs if duck hunting is banned.
‘Blood on their hands’: Mass delays as CFMEU, climate activists storm CBD
Major protests involving unionists and climate activists targeting the ALP national conference sparked roadblocks and traffic delays in Brisbane’s CBD this morning. WATCH THE VIDEO
‘Sh**house’ sledge sparks war between union and govt agency
A “childish spat” has broken out between the CFMEU and Victoria’s workplace safety over controversial Facebook posts.
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