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Bureaucrat breaks down in tears at Queensland CFMEU misconduct inquiry
Bureaucrat breaks down recounting alleged abuse at Queensland CFMEU misconduct inquiry Tue 9 Jun 2026 at 1:35pm A high-ranking bureaucrat has broken down in tears while recounting alleged abuse involving ousted CFMEU boss Michael Ravbar, at an inquiry into the union. The commission of inquiry into alleged union misconduct and criminal links in Queensland is holding its tenth block of public hearings in Brisbane. Office of Industrial Relations (OIR) senior executive Andrea Fox told the...
CFMEU leader pressured regulator to target certain contractors, inquiry hears
The commission of inquiry into the Queensland CFMEU branch has heard ousted leader Jade Ingham would pressure the state's building commission into investigating and taking action against contractors "where there were no valid grounds to do so". The inquiry also heard the former commissioner admitted to being "under pressure" from Labor figures to conduct certain investigations. The inquiry will also hear from former Kym Bancroft, former deputy-general of the industrial relations department.
Federal government paid $3.8m in personal protection for then CFMEU administrator
Senate committee also hears Murray Watt needed personal security after sending the union into administrationGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government has paid millions of dollars in personal protection for the administrators of the CFMEU, and had to organise security for minister Murray Watt after he introduced the legislation that placed the union into administration, it has been revealed. Under questioning from Liberal senator Jane Hume in the Senate...
'I'm all in': Jacinta Allan brushes off leadership rumblings
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan vows to 'see it through' despite party discontent Tue 9 Jun 2026 at 11:31am In short: Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has brushed off questions about her leadership amid discontent from within her party over her performance. Some Labor MPs are frustrated over her handing of CFMEU corruption, however nobody is counting numbers for a leadership challenge. A poll published by News Corp found a majority of voters, and 39 per cent of Labor voters, think she should...
John Setka faces court over alleged threatening messages
Former CFMEU boss John Setka has faced court on charges relating to alleged abusive messages sent to the union's former administrator. Lawyers for Mr Setka told the court he had been the subject of death threats, which police were investigating. Mr Setka is on bail and is due to return to court at a later date.
Victoria's top cop on when the scourge of firebombings will stop
Victoria Police chief Mike Bush says firebombings will stop when police work their way to 'top of the tree' Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 8:31am In short: Victoria's police commissioner says investigating organised crime in the construction industry will be a "long journey", as detectives work to build evidence and reassure intimidated witnesses. Chief Commissioner Mike Bush says police have made dozens of arrests over Melbourne's many firebombings, but are focused on identifying those directing the...