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Ex-minister defends Labor on CFMEU as union heads roll

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.

PM tears down talk of rebuilding construction watchdog

PM tears down talk of rebuilding construction watchdog

PM tears down talk of rebuilding construction watchdog

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.

CFMEU worksite 'reign of terror' must end: contractors

CFMEU worksite 'reign of terror' must end: contractors

CFMEU worksite 'reign of terror' must end: contractors

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.

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AFL team's crappy flight home after toilet trouble

AFL team's crappy flight home after toilet trouble

The AFL has complained to a charter company after one of its teams was left without water after take-off, leaving crews to scoop toilet waste into bins.

CFMEU suffers labor pains as ALP turns on the blowtorch

CFMEU suffers labor pains as ALP turns on the blowtorch

National and state Labor parties will no longer accept donations from the CFMEU's construction arm as it breaks links with the troubled union.

CFMEU fined $168k over 'thuggish' bullying on worksite

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.

CFMEU loses Labor, peak union ties following suspension

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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Intense scrutiny on Victorian response to CFMEU scandal

Intense scrutiny on Victorian response to CFMEU scandal

Intense scrutiny on Victorian response to CFMEU scandal

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.

'Devastating' allegations force NSW hand against CFMEU

'Devastating' allegations force NSW hand against CFMEU

'Devastating' allegations force NSW hand against CFMEU

'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.

Labor urged to give CFMEU the cold shoulder on projects

Labor urged to give CFMEU the cold shoulder on projects

Labor urged to give CFMEU the cold shoulder on projects

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.

Premier admits delay on 'menace' CMFEU complaint

Premier admits delay on 'menace' CMFEU complaint

Premier admits delay on 'menace' CMFEU complaint

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.

Qld freezes talks with union as Vic allegations unfold

Qld freezes talks with union as Vic allegations unfold

Qld freezes talks with union as Vic allegations unfold

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.

Cops, watchdog called on to investigate 'rotten' CFMEU

Cops, watchdog called on to investigate 'rotten' CFMEU

Cops, watchdog called on to investigate 'rotten' CFMEU

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.

CFMEU officials yet to be stood down over allegations

CFMEU officials yet to be stood down over allegations

CFMEU officials yet to be stood down over allegations

CFMEU officials yet to be stood down over allegations

The union movement is pushing back against efforts to de-register the CFMEU but no individuals have yet been stood down over allegations of criminal links.

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Advice sought on 'abhorrent' alleged union crime links

The powerful CFMEU could face serious repercussions from the minister with "all options on the table" after reports of alleged links to bikies and criminals.

Victoria backs probe into 'serious' Setka, union claims

Serious allegations levelled at a Labor-aligned construction union and its long-time state boss John Setka must be investigated, the Victorian government says.

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.

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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Bonza reaches end of tarmac as budget carrier wound up

Creditors have voted to liquidate embattled airline Bonza with more than $110 million believed to be owed to creditors, workers, landlords and the tax office.

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.

Trades Hall vandals slammed for 'performative stunt'

Victoria's Trades Hall has been vandalised with a group seen spray-painting anti-police and pro-Palestine slogans on the building's walls.

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.

Industries becoming more 'reliant' on unpaid overtime

Australian workers are doing more and more hours of unpaid overtime and are scared saying 'no' will limit their career opportunities, a survey shows.

Threat of further strikes looms over stalled light rail

Commuters will continue to endure interruptions in Sydney as rail union members consider extending a 24-hour tram stoppage during pay negotiations.

Tram network pay-row strike to hit Sydney commuters

Commuters in Sydney will be affected by a 24-hour tram strike as a union ups the ante in its bid for a pay rise to account for cost-of-living increases.

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