Rubbish won't be collected from popular nightspot in latest strike action General service officers are taking industrial action. The Canberra Times · Aug 15
Ex-union boss bailed after social media threats charges A former union leader has been granted bail after facing court on charges over a social media post that prosecutors allege was a "targeted, calculated attack". AAP · Aug 14
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. AAP · Aug 11
Minister won't say there is no corruption in federally funded ACT projects Katy Gallagher says her 'political opponents' are stirring up trouble The Canberra Times · Aug 10
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Sally McManus on how AI could force future cuts to HECS debts and work hours The country’s top two union leaders, Australian Council of Trade Union (ACTU) secretary Sally McManus and president Michelle O'Neil, announced last week they’re stepping down from their roles by the end of the year. The Conversation · Aug 5
'Pattern of secrecy': Libs call for audit on federal infrastructure spend in ACT The call follows corruption findings involving the CFMEU. The Canberra Times · Aug 4
IR minister defends CFMEU membership after union-linked corruption findings Michael Pettersson says he's a proud trade unionist. The Canberra Times · Aug 4
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. AAP · Aug 2
Labour hire firm paid Mick Gatto more than $1m to secure work on Big Build, CFMEU inquiry told M Group’s lawyer tells inquiry while the firm’s directors ‘may have done business with Gatto’ they were not ‘frontmen’ for him The Guardian - AU · Jul 31
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. AAP · Jul 31
Kingfisher report sparks independent review of senior ministerial staffer The top adviser to ACT ministers was named in the Operation Kingfisher report. The Canberra Times · Jul 30
Royal commission into Victorian construction sector could boost Labor’s chances at state election, expert says Commission promised by new premier would be an ‘important signal’ for voters that the government was acting on alleged corruption The Guardian - AU · Jul 28
After a decade leading the ACTU, what is the legacy of Sally McManus and Michele O'Neil? Australia’s union movement, representing around 1.6 million workers, will have two new leaders by the end of this year, in a surprise move only revealed to key union figures on Monday. The Conversation · Jul 28
How the ‘Big Build’ corruption allegations brought down the Victorian premier Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has resigned this morning, just before a caucus vote challenging her leadership. The Conversation · Jul 28
AAP · Jul 27 ACTU bosses step down for post-CFMEU renaissance ACTU leaders have stepped down from their roles, saying a new generation is needed to bring the union movement through a turbulent era.
The Canberra Times · Jul 24 ACT Libs demand ministers, staff to tear up CFMEU cards Chief Minister warned of opposition straying into 'McCarthyism'.
The Canberra Times · Jul 24 A $200k soft landing? Why Yvette Berry should leave the Legislative Assembly Why stepping down from the cabinet is not true accountability.
The Canberra Times · Jul 24 He'd 'facilitated' the corruption. Then he went to a cafe to spill the beans The meeting, 'the crucial communications', and the pseudonym.
The Conversation · Jul 24 Without a Royal Commission, we won’t know the scale of the corruption in Victoria’s Big Build Victoria’s Big Build was supposed to be just another, if very expensive, road and rail infrastructure project. But it’s been plagued by violence, intimidation and organised criminal behaviour.
AAP · Jul 23 Minister resigns after CFMEU-linked corruption finding ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry has stood down from her portfolio after a report found "serious corrupt conduct" had occurred in her office.
The Canberra Times · Jul 23 'Good mates with Mr Squiggle': the foul-mouthed texts that helped take down a minister How deep flaws in ACT governance came to light - finally
The Canberra Times · Jul 23 Watchdog exposes serious corruption, hidden pipeline between ACT officials and union Major report reveals findings after five-year probe.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 21 Organised crime, cost and the CFMEU: why Victoria’s construction scandal is threatening to derail a government The $100bn ‘Big Build’ promised to transform the state’s transport infrastructure. Now it’s become marred by corruption allegations
The Guardian - AU · Jul 15 Minister breaks ranks with Victorian premier by calling for explanation for alleged wrongdoing on project Melissa Horne describes allegations of improper government interference on a hospital project as ‘alarming’, after Jacinta Allan said report was wrong
AAP · Jul 14 'Lucky to be here': union pushed boss to breaking point A former construction boss has compared a long CFMEU intimidation campaign to a frog slowly being boiled alive, saying it pushed him to breaking point.