Women, kids under attack: Explosive video evidence that blew up CFMEU
The CFMEU’s quest for power in Queensland saw it wage a deliberate campaign of violence, coercion and threatened abuse – including against women and children.
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‘You work for us now’: How CFMEU controlled Labor for a decade
CFMEU officials believed they should write the laws, control public servants and relentlessly abused Labor ministers, a shocking 45-page report has revealed.
‘We know you have young sons’: Thugs’ chilling threats to rival union
In a war launched by the CFMEU on its AWU rival, children were threatened and members punched. HOT SPOTS MAPPED
‘Hold them accountable’: The man who will bring justice to CFMEU
The CFMEU’s administrator has declared an end to intimidatory tactics as he vows to hold those responsible for violence to account.
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Leaked images reveal truth about Dan and Setka
Photos have emerged of controversial former CFMEU boss John Setka deep in conversation with then-Premier Daniel Andrews, exploding a myth about the pair.
‘The Labor party’s full of s**t’: Union’s hard-line stance on new government
A North Queensland contingent of a union has made its thoughts on a returning federal government crystal clear, as organisers bring workers together to fight for a common cause.
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.
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.
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.
‘Busted their a***’: Union angry over bridge holiday threats
The CFMEU and McConnell Dowell are at loggerheads over holiday plans for workers. Find out why.
Call for CFMEU-linked $5.5m grant probe
A $5.5m grant linked to the criminally infiltrated CFMEU needs investigation, shadow federal Attorney-General Michaelia Cash says.
Premier accused of throwing top cop under the bus
Jacinta Allan is under fire for trying to shift blame to acting police chief Rick Nugent after criticism she misled Victorians by claiming police dedicated new resources to stamp out workplace crime.
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