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Emily Woods

Union boss' estranged wife in court on kill plot charge

Trade union leader John Setka spoke to a rally in Melbourne as his estranged wife faced court. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

John Setka's estranged wife is accused of telling a private investigator she wanted the union heavyweight killed and inciting someone to conspire to commit murder.

Emma Walters, 46, faced Melbourne Magistrates Court by video link on Wednesday after being charged last week over an alleged plan to murder the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union boss.

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