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Kat Wong and Jacob Shteyman

Labor steps in to break up 'dysfunctional' CFMEU

Mining union members of the CFMEU voted to split from the union in 2023. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

One of Australia's largest unions could soon split after the federal government waded into a stoush between the AFL and the union's leaders.

A proposed demerger bill would allow the manufacturing division of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) to split from the broader organisation if supported by a vote.

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