Original article by Ewin Hannan
The Australian – Page: 8 : 23-Jul-24

The Fair Work Commission plans to place up to five of the CFMEU’s construction divisions into administration, following allegations that the union has been infiltrated by criminal elements connected to underworld figures and bikies. CFMEU national secretary Zach Smith is to seek talks with the FWC about its plans, with Smith wanting to meet with FWC general manager Murray Furlong before Furlong makes an application to the Federal Court to place the ­divisions under the control of an independent administrator. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ruled out reinstating the Australian Building & Construction Commission or a new entity with similar powers.

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AUSTRALIA. FAIR WORK COMMISSION, CONSTRUCTION, FORESTRY AND MARITIME EMPLOYEES UNION, FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET, AUSTRALIAN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION