A veteran official has taken over as administrator of Australia's embattled construction union following his predecessor's shock resignation.
The Fair Work Commission has appointed Michael Crosby to oversee a clean-up of the CFMEU following the departure of barrister Mark Irving KC.
Mr Crosby, who had been serving as interim administrator, has five decades of experience as a union official.
The CFMEU's construction and general division was placed into administration by the Albanese government in 2024 following allegations of corruption, coercion and links to organised crime.
Mr Irving was appointed administrator in August 2024 and commissioned multiple investigations into allegations of wrongdoing at the union.
He received death threats during his tenure, with the federal government spending millions to fund his personal security.
