Builders warned over CFMEU by ex-premier’s office
Construction managers were forced to give in to a list of CFMEU demands after being abandoned by WorkSafe, the police and a state government.
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Interim union report savages $24 billion blowout
A commission of inquiry has handed down a blistering interim report into a rogue union, saying a state could not wait another year for his final verdict.
Daniel Andrews-linked evidence withheld from commission
A Victorian government agency has come under fire over the disclosure of evidence to a construction sector royal commission.
CFMEU probe findings delivered early amid ‘urgent’ need
An investigator looking into misconduct by the CFMEU has recommended badly needed changes to one state's construction sector way earlier than expected.
‘Pack of lies’: exiled union boss rejects fraud claims
A former head of one of the nation's most powerful unions, John Setka, denies allegations he diverted millions of dollars from the association's coffers.
David Jones a lesson for retailers as staff reassured
Thousands of David Jones workers have been reassured on entitlements as the chain's administrators work on a solution to give the struggling business a chance.
Construction giant warned to end stand-off with union
Construction bosses were told by a Labor minister's office to settle a dispute with the CFMEU or risk losing work on public projects, an inquiry has been told.
US expert warns unions could target Olympic builds
US-style laws targeting organised crime could be applied in Australia to deter union standover tactics on building sites, an inquiry into the CFMEU has heard.
Non-stop chicken emojis a union harassment tactic
A construction project manager was bombarded with chicken emojis in a union campaign that rendered his mobile phone useless, an inquiry has heard.
France mounts huge security operation for new protests
Tens of thousands of police are out in force before fresh protests across France, hoping to prevent a repeat of violent unrest that shocked the country.
‘Underhanded’: fears IR reform hits essential workers
Ambulance officers, hospital workers and public servants with psychological injuries could soon find it harder to claim workers' compensation.
‘Like a zombie movie’: worker relives attack on digger
A witness has described masked union members as "like something out of a zombie movie" in a long-running inquiry that has heard evidence of a wild brawl.
Former premier to front Big Build royal commission
A recently deposed premier will be called to give evidence at a royal commission into alleged corruption on taxpayer-funded building sites.
Director arrested, CFMEU office raided in police sting
A two-state operation probing corruption allegations has raided a CFMEU head office and three people people have been arrested, including a company director.
Federal police swoop on former CFMEU powerbroker’s home
Federal police have raided the Melbourne house of a former CFMEU heavyweight as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in Victoria's building sector.
‘Stalked my kids’: ex-public servant’s teary claims
A former top public servant says she quit a stellar career after CFMEU figures allegedly tracked her daughter's movements, hurled vile abuse in union meetings.
Weeding out crims ‘problematic’: ex-union administrator
The former CFMEU administrator has told an inquiry identifying infiltration by organised crime figures that it remains an issue for the embattled union.
Drones, tracking devices: union’s ‘Iraq-style tactics’
Construction bosses were allegedly tailed, tracked, watched by drones and had pets baited in a campaign likened to Iraq-style tactics, an inquiry has been told.
Bikies tried to infiltrate construction, inquiry told
A notorious bikie gang schemed to infiltrate the lucrative construction industry by setting up their own companies, an inquiry into a rogue union has been told.
‘Got our own plans’: treasurer demolishes housing push
The ACTU has called for a rise in the number of public houses built in its next policy fight, but the treasurer is confident the right settings are in place.
Ex-bikie leader accused of worksite threat to family
A security firm brought members of a bikie gang on to a construction site to intimidate workers, an inquiry into a rogue union has been told
Third teachers’ strike off as bitter pay dispute ends
A third statewide strike of public school teachers has been cancelled after unionised educators swung in behind a sweetened pay offer.
‘Must remain open’: Labor hails $2.5bn smelter bailout
Australia's largest aluminium smelter has been thrown a multibillion-dollar lifeline, saving thousands of jobs in a move hailed as a win for the working class.
New boss named to lead union movement after turbulence
Australia's new top trades union leader has been announced, following a surprise resignation several weeks ago.
Qantas workers on high after judge releases $40m compo
A Federal Court judge has released almost $40 million in compensation to illegally sacked Qantas workers, criticising the delay from the scheme administrator.
Dan Andrews, union boss claim vindication on IBAC probe
A major probe has cleared an ex-premier and other leading political and union figures of corrupt dealings but found evidence of serious and concerning conduct.
Former premiers could face long-awaited CFMEU probe
Victoria's opposition is calling for past premiers to face a construction industry corruption probe as the state's current leader pledges to appear if needed.
Corruption buster defends findings in fiery hearing
A threat to walk out and a spirited defence of his work have featured in evidence at an inquiry from the lawyer who triggered a royal commission into the CFMEU.
Sacked, struggling Qantas staff still wait for payments
Legal delays have prevented workers who were sacked by Australia's largest airline from receiving their share of a small fortune in compensation payments.
‘Pro-Israel forces’: union explains conference backdown
Labor powerbrokers believe a show of unity at its conference is a sign of the party's strength, but some members say a lack of debate is damaging long term.
‘Jobs not war’: Labor rank and file rail against subs
News of billions of dollars to help build submarines has angered Labor members who have pushed back against AUKUS at the party's national conference.