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The Latest Breaking News from CFMEU

New boss named to lead union movement after turbulence

Australia's new top trades union leader has been announced, following a surprise resignation several weeks ago.

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Minister won't say there is no corruption in federally funded ACT projects

Katy Gallagher says her 'political opponents' are stirring up trouble

The Canberra Times

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Sally McManus on how AI could force future cuts to HECS debts and work hours

The country’s top two union leaders, Australian Council of Trade Union (ACTU) secretary Sally McManus and president Michelle O'Neil, announced last week they’re stepping down from their roles by the end of the year.

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'Pattern of secrecy': Libs call for audit on federal infrastructure spend in ACT

The call follows corruption findings involving the CFMEU.

The Canberra Times

IR minister defends CFMEU membership after union-linked corruption findings

Michael Pettersson says he's a proud trade unionist.

The Canberra Times

Former premiers could face long-awaited CFMEU probe

Victoria's opposition is calling for past premiers to face a construction industry corruption probe as the state's current leader pledges to appear if needed.

AAP

Labour hire firm paid Mick Gatto more than $1m to secure work on Big Build, CFMEU inquiry told

M Group’s lawyer tells inquiry while the firm’s directors ‘may have done business with Gatto’ they were not ‘frontmen’ for him

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Corruption buster defends findings in fiery hearing

A threat to walk out and a spirited defence of his work have featured in evidence at an inquiry from the lawyer who triggered a royal commission into the CFMEU.

AAP

Kingfisher report sparks independent review of senior ministerial staffer

The top adviser to ACT ministers was named in the Operation Kingfisher report.

The Canberra Times

Royal commission into Victorian construction sector could boost Labor’s chances at state election, expert says

Commission promised by new premier would be an ‘important signal’ for voters that the government was acting on alleged corruption

The Guardian - AU

After a decade leading the ACTU, what is the legacy of Sally McManus and Michele O'Neil?

Australia’s union movement, representing around 1.6 million workers, will have two new leaders by the end of this year, in a surprise move only revealed to key union figures on Monday.

The Conversation

How the ‘Big Build’ corruption allegations brought down the Victorian premier

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has resigned this morning, just before a caucus vote challenging her leadership.

The Conversation

ACTU bosses step down for post-CFMEU renaissance

ACTU leaders have stepped down from their roles, saying a new generation is needed to bring the union movement through a turbulent era.

AAP

A $200k soft landing? Why Yvette Berry should leave the Legislative Assembly

Why stepping down from the cabinet is not true accountability.

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He'd 'facilitated' the corruption. Then he went to a cafe to spill the beans

The meeting, 'the crucial communications', and the pseudonym.

The Canberra Times

ACT Libs demand ministers, staff to tear up CFMEU cards

Chief Minister warned of opposition straying into 'McCarthyism'.

The Conversation

Without a Royal Commission, we won’t know the scale of the corruption in Victoria’s Big Build

Victoria’s Big Build was supposed to be just another, if very expensive, road and rail infrastructure project. But it’s been plagued by violence, intimidation and organised criminal behaviour.

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Minister resigns after CFMEU-linked corruption finding

ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry has stood down from her portfolio after a report found "serious corrupt conduct" had occurred in her office.

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The Canberra Times

'Good mates with Mr Squiggle': the foul-mouthed texts that helped take down a minister

How deep flaws in ACT governance came to light - finally

The Canberra Times

Watchdog exposes serious corruption, hidden pipeline between ACT officials and union

Major report reveals findings after five-year probe.

The Guardian - AU

Organised crime, cost and the CFMEU: why Victoria’s construction scandal is threatening to derail a government

The $100bn ‘Big Build’ promised to transform the state’s transport infrastructure. Now it’s become marred by corruption allegations

The Guardian - AU

Minister breaks ranks with Victorian premier by calling for explanation for alleged wrongdoing on project

Melissa Horne describes allegations of improper government interference on a hospital project as ‘alarming’, after Jacinta Allan said report was wrong

AAP

'Lucky to be here': union pushed boss to breaking point

A former construction boss has compared a long CFMEU intimidation campaign to a frog slowly being boiled alive, saying it pushed him to breaking point.

AAP

Union raises spectre of chaos, delays for Olympic works

Brisbane 2032 venues risk delays under a proposed new construction code amid a CFMEU crackdown, sparking fears major builders may be locked out of projects.

AAP

Premier referred to corruption watchdog over Big Build

A state premier has been referred to an anti-corruption watchdog over allegations her office directly intervened to allow CFMEU corruption on the Big Build.

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