US Edition‘Shocked’ Labor Calls in Corruption Watchdog over CFMEU Report
QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, JUL 10 – A government report cited violent, misogynistic behavior and crime links within the CFMEU, prompting administration and political distancing by Queensland Labor officials.
- Last year, the Federal Government intervened in the CFMEU’s Construction and General Division by appointing administrators amid allegations linking the union to bikie gangs in Victoria and corruption along the east coast.
- This followed an investigation ordered by CFMEU administrator Mark Irving, directing barrister Geoffrey Watson to review the Queensland branch amid serious misconduct claims.
- The resulting report accused the union of breaching all its anti-violence policies and intending physical, sexual, emotional, and economic abuse, prompting protests and political responses in Queensland.
- In April 2023, approximately 5,000 members of the CFMEU held a large demonstration at the federal government offices located at Waterfront Place, demanding the abolition of the Fair Work Ombudsman, which was prosecuting the union.
- Queensland police are now investigating the findings, Premier Steven Miles ceased accepting donations amid the inquiry, and political analysts described July 2024 as a critical moment for union accountability.
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Brisbane TimesBleijie lays groundwork for deeper public inquiry into state CFMEU
Without saying where they should go, the Deputy Premier has urged Queenslanders to “prepare to come forward with their stories” about the union’s actions.
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