The Latest Breaking News from John Setka

Labor 'gooses' for failing to ban deadly silica stone

The Minns government has faced the largest protest in its existence after angry construction workers demanded engineered stone be banned.

AAP · Oct 26, 2023

Afternoon Update: Liberals give ‘resounding no’ to voice; Cleo Smith’s abductor jailed; and Trump’s post-arrest rally

Peter Dutton has confirmed the Liberal party will campaign against the Indigenous voice proposal

The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2023

Union boss’ estranged wife in court on kill plot charge

The estranged wife of construction union boss John Sekta has faced court over allegations she tried to acquire a firearm and threatened to kill him.

The New Daily · Apr 5, 2023

Estranged wife charged with conspiracy to murder union boss John Setka

Former lawyer Emma Walters to face court next week after allegedly trying to acquire a firearm, police say

The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2023

John Setka’s wife accused of plot to kill him

The estranged wife of controversial union boss John Setka has been charged with plotting to kill him.

The New Daily · Mar 29, 2023

Estranged wife of union boss accused of plot to kill

Emma Walters, the estranged wife of union boss John Setka, has been accused of plotting to acquire a firearm and kill him.

AAP · Mar 29, 2023

Residents, basketball community and union weigh in over McIvor Reserve development in Melbourne's west

Residents in Melbourne's inner west are clashing over a $60 million redevelopment that would see a basketball stadium built over part of a local dog park.

ABC News · Mar 16, 2023

SA to push on with political donations ban

The South Australian government will push ahead with plans to ban political donations in the wake of controversy over a gift from the CFMEU.

AAP · Aug 9, 2022

SA Labor to return union donation

The South Australian Labor Party has decided to give back a controversial donation from the construction industry union.

AAP · Aug 8, 2022

South Australian Labor to return $125k donation from CFMEU after alleged vandalism of cars

The South Australian Labor Party will return a $125,000 donation from the construction union after several vehicles belonging to staff from Master Builders Association were allegedly vandalised, which the union has denied any involvement.

ABC News · Aug 8, 2022