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Labor called to consider Singapore-style public housing scheme

Members endorse government to act as developer to build housing.

The Canberra Times

'Marathon' to rebuild state after Labor return: Minns

NSW Premier Chris Minns has thanked the Labor faithful who helped him take government, telling them the party has a lot of work to do.

AAP

Walkouts and shouts of ‘shame’ at NSW Labor conference as Anthony Albanese calls for unity

Prime minister Anthony Albanese’s speech boycotted by some union members as protesters rally outside Sydney conference

The Guardian - AU

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: ‘Teal’ Zoe Daniel on political donations, representing Jewish voters and Kamala Harris’ prospects

The 2022 election brought the “teal wave” into parliament. The next election will test whether teals, who occupy what were Liberal seats, and other independents can maintain their momentum.

The Conversation

Don't rush CFMEU administrator process, minister urges

Due processes need to be followed in appointing an administrator to the CFMEU following allegations of criminal elements in the union, a senior minister says.

AAP

Enduring bond with trade unions 'Labor's Achilles' heel'

CFMEU scandal raises questions about Labor's historic links with trade unions

Newcastle Herald

CFMEU construction work under review as charities baulk

Two charities are reviewing their ties to the CFMEU, which is facing allegations of criminal links as the government seeks reassurances about large projects.

AAP

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Renewable industry needs urgent re-set to end the talkfest

Letters: There's a limit to how long investors can wait

Newcastle Herald

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

'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

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

'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

The controversy behind a school expansion and the CFMEU's alleged involvement

There have been allegations of corruption and union interference.

The Canberra Times

E-scooters and e-bikes here to stay

Letters and Short Takes: Saturday, July 20, 2024

Newcastle Herald

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The Guardian - AU

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 Canberra Times

CFMEU ACT says it's not expected to be put into administration

The union has defended its record in the territory.

AAP

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.

The Guardian - AU

CrowdStrike has ‘issued a fix’ to Windows outage – as it happened

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The Canberra Times

Berry's former chief of staff not close to CFMEU, commission hears

The watchdog held its last public hearing in its Campbell probe.

Newcastle Herald

Best leaders focus on the common good

Letters and Short Takes: Friday, July 19, 2024

AAP

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.

The Conversation

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.

AAP

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

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

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.

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