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The Latest Breaking News from CFMEU

'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.

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AFP asked to investigate CFMEU corruption allegations as ACTU suspends union’s construction and general division

Tony Burke’s request to federal police comes as he vows to ‘take action’ after Nine investigation into construction division of union

The Guardian - AU

Fair Work Commission moves to appoint administrators into construction division of CFMEU

The Fair Work Commission’s general manager, Murray Furlong, is moving to appoint administrators into the construction division of the CFMEU, following a string of allegations of nefarious behaviour.

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Lee calls for ACT donation halt, suspended affiliation during CFMEU probe

Opposition says Andrew Barr's response was 'weak'.

The Canberra Times

John Setka, the CFMEU and the fine art of capturing a state government

State Labor governments are vulnerable to capture by trade unions. The CFMEU’s capture of the Andrews government in Victoria is a perfect demonstration.

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Minns calls for NSW Labor to suspend CFMEU affiliation and stop donations after corruption allegations

Premier says he has written to NSW Labor general secretary requesting immediate suspension of party’s affiliation to CFMEU’s construction and general division

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Intense scrutiny on Victorian response to CFMEU scandal

An Indigenous truth-telling body will investigate worksite allegations against the CFMEU as the Victorian government faces calls to launch a royal commission.

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Trump basks as Biden infighting returns

Donald Trump has received a hero’s welcome at the Republican National Convention as Joe Biden struggles to shake calls to step aside, and Chris Bowen brings the nuclear debate back into focus.

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'Devastating' allegations force NSW hand against CFMEU

The NSW government is moving to force an independent administrator on the CFMEU's state construction arm, mirroring a push from its federal Labor counterpart.

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Barr distances ACT from CFMEU power push as Master Builders condemn

The opposition said the CFMEU was seeking "extraordinary" power.

The Canberra Times

CFMEU loses Labor, peak union ties following suspension

An increasingly friendless CFMEU has had its links with the peak union body and Labor governments suspended following criminal allegations.

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Government expected to appoint administrators to clean up CFMEU, as union remains defiant

The Albanese government is expected to appoint independent administrators to clean up the CFMEU.

The Conversation

‘National menace’: CFMEU construction arm’s suspension from Victorian Labor under way, premier says

Jacinta Allan confident push to suspend union division will succeed amid questions over government’s response to earlier allegations

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Qld freezes talks with union as Vic allegations unfold

No further meetings will proceed between the construction union and Queensland's Labor government while serious allegations develop interstate.

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Premier admits delay on 'menace' CMFEU complaint

Victoria's premier concedes the response to allegations of CFMEU reprisals wasn't quick enough, while unveiling plans to overhaul complaints systems.

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Rotten Victorian Labor can run but it can’t hide from its CFMEU links

Critics accused the Andrews government of being too close to the CFMEU. Dan Andrews laughed the accusations off. Turns out they were right.

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CFMEU wants more power to investigate companies in line for ACT tenders

Union says procurement code needs expansion.

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Labor urged to give CFMEU the cold shoulder on projects

The CFMEU's alleged links to serious criminals and bikies has sparked calls to dump members of the construction union from major infrastructure advisory roles.

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All eyes on Labor as alleged corruption envelops CFMEU. Here are the government’s options

The Nine newspapers and 60 Minutes exposé of alleged links between criminal elements and the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) demands a strong response by the Victorian, NSW and federal Labor governments.

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View from The Hill: If it’s serious about CFMEU, Labor should decline its money

Listening to the politicians and union leaders, one could be forgiven for thinking Nine’s Nick McKenzie and his journalist colleagues were the only ones aware of the nefarious activities in the CFMEU.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Biden condemns political violence; CFMEU in hot water over alleged criminal links; and King Charles to visit Australia in October

US president warns against ‘extremism and fury’ after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump

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Union’s response to allegations ‘falls short’, minister says – as it happened

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Cops, watchdog called on to investigate 'rotten' CFMEU

Victoria and NSW want CFMEU officials facing possible criminal investigations to stand down and the Labor Party to suspend accepting its donations.

The Guardian - AU

Jacinta Allan seeks suspension of CFMEU construction division from Victorian Labor party

Move comes after union’s national executive put Victorian branch into administration over allegations of criminal links

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