New watchdog needed to weed out ‘toxic elements’ in CFMEU, independent MP says Zoe Daniel says previous body set up by Coalition to oversee unions was ‘so politicised’ that it could not be effective The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2024
'Rotten culture': concerns takeover won't fix union Business groups are calling for an independent regulator to address allegations of criminal conduct plaguing the construction industry and the powerful CFMEU. AAP · Jul 20, 2024
Ex-minister defends Labor on CFMEU as union heads roll Labor heavyweight Craig Emerson has distanced the party from allegations of criminality within the CFMEU, suggesting it won't cause significant voter backlash. AAP · Jul 20, 2024
'No secrets': CFMEU 'bikie-fication' dates back decades Political leaders have expressed shock at revelations of bikie links within the CFMEU but they were a matter of public record long before the latest reports. AAP · Jul 19, 2024
The controversy behind a school expansion and the CFMEU's alleged involvement There have been allegations of corruption and union interference. The Canberra Times · Jul 19, 2024
E-scooters and e-bikes here to stay Letters and Short Takes: Saturday, July 20, 2024 Newcastle Herald · Jul 19, 2024
Alleged crime links and the CFMEU: what to know about the political furore over the construction union Cut off from Labor, criminal allegations and branches under independent administration. Inside the CFMEU’s dramatic week The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2024
CFMEU ACT says it's not expected to be put into administration The union has defended its record in the territory. The Canberra Times · Jul 19, 2024
Court hits CFMEU with worksite protest restrictions The Federal Court has placed restrictions on CFMEU workers at Cross River Rail worksites across Brisbane after industrial action flared. AAP · Jul 19, 2024
CrowdStrike has ‘issued a fix’ to Windows outage – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2024
Berry's former chief of staff not close to CFMEU, commission hears The watchdog held its last public hearing in its Campbell probe. The Canberra Times · Jul 18, 2024
Best leaders focus on the common good Letters and Short Takes: Friday, July 19, 2024 Newcastle Herald · Jul 18, 2024
PM tears down talk of rebuilding construction watchdog Coalition plans to bring back a construction sector regulator if elected would not address issues in the embattled CFMEU, the prime minister says. AAP · Jul 18, 2024
Grattan on Friday: it’s good to put administrators into the CFMEU – but how do you prevent future crops of bad apples? Former leading Canberra press gallery journalist, Laurie Oakes, now retired, had a cut-through question about the government’s response this week to the CFMEU crisis. The Conversation · Jul 18, 2024
AAP · Jul 18, 2024 CFMEU worksite 'reign of terror' must end: contractors Allegations of CFMEU bullying and standover tactics have been raised for years but fell on deaf ears, says a group representing Queensland building contractors.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2024 Afternoon Update: Biden tests positive for Covid; Labor distances itself from CFMEU; and is there life on Venus? US president, who has mild symptoms, to self-isolate but will ‘continue to carry out full duties’
AAP · Jul 18, 2024 CFMEU fined $168k over 'thuggish' bullying on worksite The embattled union representing construction workers has had fines totalling $168,000 imposed by a court over "thuggish" bullying against safety inspectors.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2024 Forrest says Fortescue still committed to hydrogen despite job cuts – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2024 Labor suspends affiliation with construction arm of CFMEU Anthony Albanese says the government had acted fast in taking ‘strongest possible action’ against alleged corruption
The Conversation · Jul 17, 2024 The CFMEU overhaul won’t do much to end the blokey culture that dominates Australian job sites The Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) is in crisis. Amid the headlines and allegations of standover tactics, thuggery and kickbacks, the construction division of the union has been placed in administration.
AAP · Jul 17, 2024 CFMEU suffers labor pains as ALP turns on the blowtorch National and state Labor parties will no longer accept donations from the CFMEU's construction arm as it breaks links with the troubled union.
The Canberra Times · Jul 17, 2024 ACT Labor halts donations from CFMEU after administrators appointed Chief Minister Andrew Barr condemns alleged criminal activity.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2024 Afternoon Update: AFP asked to investigate CFMEU; arrest made over resort deaths; and grocery swaps to help the planet Tony Burke asks federal police to investigate corruption allegations against union
Newcastle Herald · Jul 17, 2024 Hunter Workers say damning CFMEU allegations should not be weaponised 'Workers have a right to be represented'.
AAP · Jul 17, 2024 'Potential' to deregister CFMEU as Tas weighs options Tasmania's government is investigating actions to take against the state's CFMEU branch following allegations of corruption.