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Dominic Giannini and Rachael Ward

Advice sought on 'abhorrent' alleged union crime links

Tony Burke says allegations of criminal elements in the CFMEU are "absolutely abhorrent". (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

There is no tolerance for any criminal or bikie links infiltrating the union movement or construction sector, the federal workplace relations minister says in the wake of damning allegations.

Tony Burke has asked his department to advise him on ministerial powers to respond to reports alleging bikies were acting as union delegates and links between construction projects and organised crime.

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