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Controversial union boss John Setka suddenly quits

Union heavyweight John Setka has suddenly quit the CFMEU's top role citing "malicious attacks" and "ongoing false allegations" in stories.

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CFMEU angry over union-busting law after threat to AFL

The CFMEU has hit back at laws allowing a manufacturing division to file for divorce from the powerful union but the move has been heralded by other workers.

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CFMEU on path for split under federal laws

Laws allowing one of Australia's most powerful unions to be split up have been introduced to federal parliament.

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Labor steps in to break up 'dysfunctional' CFMEU

A feud between the CFMEU and the AFL has led the union's manufacturing division to secure federal government support to let them split from the broader body.

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Why is a construction union leader demanding the AFL sack its top umpire?

CFMEU secretary John Setka has threatened to shut down AFL-linked worksites over Stephen McBurney’s former role at Australian Building and Construction Commission

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Right to disconnect bill passes Senate but needs urgent fix to remove criminal penalties for employers

Labor will be forced to introduce special legislation after Coalition prevented last-minute amendments to fix the issue

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Controversial union heavyweight John Setka to retire

Influential Victoria and Tasmania Construction, Forestry, Maritime and Energy Union boss John Setka is set to retire after a long and controversial career.

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John Setka's ex threatened to kill him, court finds

Emma Walters has been spared a conviction after a magistrate found she threatened to kill her estranged husband, union boss John Setka.

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'I have to kill my kids' father to survive': Setka's ex

Union heavyweight John Setka's estranged wife said, in video played to court, she wanted to get a firearm because she had to kill him "to survive".

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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.

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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

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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.

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Union boss' estranged wife in court on kill plot charge

The estranged wife of construction union boss John Setka has faced court over allegations she conspired to murder him.

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Union boss, estranged wife in court after new charges

Union boss John Setka and his estranged wife Emma Walters, who has been charged with plotting to kill him, have both been seen at Melbourne Magistrates Court.

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John Setka and estranged wife front court amid ‘plot to kill’ charges

Controversial union boss John Setka and his estranged wife have fronted court after Emma Walters was charged over an alleged plot to kill him. The pair

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CFMEU figure John Setka's wife Emma Walters charged with making threats to kill

Emma Walters confirms she has been charged with making threats to kill and will face court next week. She denies the charge.

The Guardian - AU

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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SA Labor to return union donation

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

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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.

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SA building union links with Vic branch

The South Australian branch of the CFMEU has joined forces with the powerful Victorian-Tasmanian division led by John Setka.

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Why party preselections are still a mess, and the courts haven't helped

You join a political party. Its rules are over 100 pages long. And that’s only for your state division. There’s also an overarching “federal” party constitution.

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