CFMEU Faces Major Backlash Over Criminal Allegations; Affiliations Suspended, Investigations Launched
July 19, 2024The CFMEU is under intense scrutiny following allegations of misconduct and criminal links within its construction division.
Allegations include kickbacks, ties to organised crime, and intimidation tactics on worksites.
Calls for whistleblowers to come forward have emerged in response to these allegations.
The Australian Labor Party has suspended the union's affiliation in multiple states.
The Fair Work Commission has appointed an independent administrator to address the issues.
The federal government is considering legislative measures to address the situation.
The ACTU has suspended the CFMEU from the council.
State governments are conducting investigations and issuing suspensions, with specific concerns for the construction industry in Western Australia.
The CEO of the Master Builders Association WA warns against repeating issues seen in Victoria due to certain procurement policies.
Senator Susan McDonald criticizes the CFMEU's culture of fear in Queensland, citing examples of intimidatory tactics and demands.
The situation remains dynamic as the union faces ongoing scrutiny and calls for accountability.
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Jul 18, 2024
Australia news LIVE: CFMEU fallout continues; Energy ministers to discuss cost of living, supplyThe West Australian • Jul 17, 2024
Bullying is not the WA wayThe West Australian • Jul 18, 2024
Deconstructing the dramas engulfing troubled CFMEUThe Nightly • Jul 18, 2024
Labor suspends ties with disgraced CFMEU