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Fair Work Ombudsman launches legal action against former CFMEU boss

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The Fair Work Ombudsman has kicked off legal action against former union heavyweight John Setka, alleging he tried to coerce the AFL into sacking its head of umpiring.

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The Epoch Times

Former Union Boss in Court Over Alleged Coercion of the AFL

Former Construction, Forestry, and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) boss John Setka is facing more charges over alleged workplace disruption. But rather than his usual target—an infrastructure project or building site—this time it’s a footy oval, as Australians call the sports grounds on which AFL matches are played. The Fair Work Ombudsman launched the Federal Court proceedings against Setka and the CFMEU on Feb. 19, claiming he had tried to co…

2 days ago·New York, United States

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Sky News Australia

Ex-CFMEU boss John Setka taken to court for threatening AFL umpire boss

Former Victorian and Tasmanian CFMEU boss John Setka has been sued for allegedly trying to coerce the AFL into firing its head of umpiring Stephen McBurney.

2 days ago·Australia

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ABC Australia

Fair Work Ombudsman launches legal action against former CFMEU boss

The Fair Work Ombudsman has kicked off legal action against former union heavyweight John Setka, alleging he tried to coerce the AFL into sacking its head of umpiring.

2 days ago·Australia

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The Age

Former CFMEU boss Setka taken to court over alleged push to oust AFL umpiring chief

The disgraced union boss had allegedly tried to seek the dismissal of Steve McBurney due to his previous job at the Australian Building and Construction Commission.

2 days ago·Australia

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Australian Financial Review

Ex-union boss Setka taken to court for threatening AFL umpire

Workplace watchdog launches legal action against former CFMEU secretary for allegedly trying to coerce the AFL into sacking its head of umpires.

2 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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Lawyerly

CFMEU, Setka taken to court for alleged threats to AFL umpire

Save (0) Please login to bookmarkClose Username or Email Address Password Remember Me The Fair Work Ombudsman has sued the CFMEU and its former Victorian secretary John Setka for allegedly trying to coerce the AFL into sacking its head of umpires for bringing over 50 court cases against the union. Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.Already a subscriber? Username or Email Address Password Remember Me …

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