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CFMEU Scandals: What's Happening in the Construction Industry Union?

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Find out the latest on the CFMEU scandals and the dramatic actions being taken in Victoria. Corruption, criminal ties, and political distancing - it's all here!

In the world of construction unions, the CFMEU is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. From corruption allegations to criminal ties, the Victorian branch of the CFMEU has been placed into administration over reports of underworld figures and bikie gang members being involved. The national secretary, Zach Smith, has declared 'zero tolerance for criminality' within the union, prompting an unprecedented response to the allegations.

Amidst the chaos, Victorian Premier Allan has expressed deep disgust at the alleged behavior within the CFMEU, calling for a temporary banishment of the union from Victorian Labor. The turmoil escalated further as the premiers of Victoria and New South Wales distanced themselves from the CFMEU following reports of criminal activities within the union.

The situation has led to calls for investigations by watchdogs and police to uncover the extent of the alleged criminal activities within the CFMEU. Claims of bikies and criminals posing as CFMEU delegates on government-funded projects have raised serious concerns about the integrity of the construction industry.

In response to the escalating scandal, the CFMEU national secretary has put the Victorian branch into administration, signaling a significant move in addressing the ongoing issues. If the corruption allegations persist, Labor may need to reevaluate its ties with the CFMEU to maintain public trust and political integrity.

Interesting Fact: The CFMEU's involvement in criminal activities has triggered unprecedented actions within the union and political circles.

Interesting Fact: The CFMEU scandals highlight the complex relationships between unions, politics, and law enforcement, raising questions about accountability and transparency in the construction industry.

Winter soft on CFMEU (Premier of Tasmania)

It's simply not good enough for Dean Winter to say Labor won't accept any more donations from the corrupt CFMEU. He must immediately instruct the party to ...

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Allan wants CFMEU temporarily banished from Victorian Labor (The Age)

The premier said she had โ€œdeep disgustโ€ for alleged behaviour within the union in her first public remarks since the resignation of CFMEU secretary John ...

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Victorian CFMEU branch placed into administration over allegations ... (ABC News)

The Victorian branch of the CFMEU is put into administration following reports in the media alleging underworld figures and bikie gang members had ...

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CFMEU puts Victorian branch into administration over reports of ... (The Guardian)

National secretary Zach Smith says union has 'zero tolerance for criminality' and allegations needed 'unprecedented response.

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'Thuggish, unacceptable behaviour': Turmoil after CFMEU criminal ... (SBS)

The Victorian and NSW premiers have distanced themselves from the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union following reports from Nine alleging ...

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Watchdog, police called on to investigate 'rotten' CFMEU (The Mandarin)

Claims of bikies and criminals acting as CFMEU delegates on government-funded projects have been referred to Victoria Police and IBAC.

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View from The Hill: If it's serious about CFMEU, Labor should ... (The Conversation AU)

By Monday morning the CFMEU national secretary Zach Smith had put the Victorian branch into administration.

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