The rogue union’s top leadership has been axed after Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus put the CFMEU into administration.
The CFMEU’s top leadership has been axed after Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus put the scandal-plagued construction union into administration.
About 270 officials including NSW state boss Darren Greenfield and Victorian boss Derek Christopher will have their offices vacated as barrister Mark Irving, KC, formally takes control to clean up the union.and 60 Minutes that aired allegations of corruption, coercion and bikie infiltration within the union that effectively sets the rules for Australia’s construction sector.
Irving’s appointment begins immediately but is likely to be challenged by the union in the courts, with several other allied unions including the Electrical Trades Union and Maritime Union declaring they are likely to donate to its cause. They view the government’s move as lacking due process and punishing the entire CFMEU for allegations against a few.CFMEU secretary Zach Smith, who will remain in his job, was contacted for comment.
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