'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. AAP · Oct 6
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. AAP · Sep 22
The royal commission into alleged corruption in Victoria’s Big Build is due to begin. How will it work? The extent of ‘corruption, criminal conduct or serious misconduct’ will be examined and former premiers could be called to give evidence The Guardian - AU · Sep 22
'A great shame': union sounds warning over possible Floriade strike disruption CFMEU says its proposed interim agreement was rejected. The Canberra Times · Sep 10
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. AAP · Sep 9
CFMEU Delegate Busted in Australia: Police Seize Cocaine, MDMA and Steroids in Construction-Site Drug Probe Taskforce Hawk detectives arrested three individuals, including a CFMEU delegate, in a Melbourne drug trafficking investigation. Police seized drugs, weapons, and cash, highlighting construction sites as distribution hubs. International Business Times UK · Sep 4
CFMEU delegate charged with dealing drugs at work sites Three people, including a CFMEU delegate, have been arrested as part of an investigation into drug trafficking on construction sites. AAP · Sep 3
'Woke': ex-union boss slams charges over emails, posts A former union leader has defended his actions after fronting court over a series of allegedly offensive emails and online posts to the union's administrators. AAP · Sep 3
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. AAP · Sep 2
Light rail project traffic controllers shortchanged on wages, union says CFMEU calls for audit after workers' payslips show low hourly rates. The Canberra Times · Aug 31
'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. AAP · Aug 27
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. AAP · Aug 26
Twin reviews to examine politically contentious Secure Local Jobs Code A parliamentary inquiry will examine the code alongside a government probe. The Canberra Times · Aug 26
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. AAP · Aug 25
The Guardian - AU · Aug 24 Two men charged and drugs, guns and cars linked to CFMEU seized as police investigate alleged corruption Police arrest five men and search six properties including the union’s Victorian headquarters
AAP · Aug 24 Two men charged after CFMEU headquarters, homes raided The office of Victoria's scandal-ridden construction union was among six addresses raided by detectives probing kickback allegations.
The Conversation · Aug 21 Victoria’s Big Build royal commission: do the terms of reference go far enough? Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has announced the terms of reference for the royal commission into criminality and corruption on Victoria’s Big Build.
AAP · Aug 20 Tick of approval for Big Build royal commission An anti-corruption barrister has given his tick of approval to a royal commission into the construction sector overseen by a former chief justice.
AAP · Aug 20 Nothing left off limits in Big Build royal commission A royal commission probing alleged construction sector corruption and criminality has set out sweeping terms that include the role of government and agencies.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 20 ‘There was grift, there was thuggery’: Victorian premier says ‘nothing is off limits’ at construction royal commission Ben Carroll releases terms of reference for inquiry that will include examining allegations of CFMEU corruption on state government building sites
AAP · Aug 19 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.
The Canberra Times · Aug 18 'Time to end it': Libs say cut unions out of ACT procurement system The opposition says the Secure Local Jobs Code must go.
AAP · Aug 18 'Lovable rogue' Mick Gatto sues integrity champion Underworld identity Mick Gatto is suing barrister Geoffrey Watson for defamation over a 60 Minutes interview about the CFMEU.
AAP · Aug 18 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
The Guardian - AU · Aug 16 The PM called Sally McManus a giant of the labour movement. Now she just wants to go birding After securing wage rises for low-paid workers, weathering death threats and working with three PMs – the ACTU secretary is ready for a break