Cbus-CFMEU bond 'may not be in members' best interest' A review has cleared the board of a major superannuation fund but suggested substantial improvements after intense scrutiny of CFMEU-linked appointments. AAP · Dec 3, 2024
Union members march against changes to work conditions The mother of a construction worker who died of heat stress has marched alongside thousands of unionists to maintain workplace rights. AAP · Nov 27, 2024
If David Crisafulli wants ‘generational government’, the LNP can’t afford to wage ideological warfare New Queensland premier must tread carefully to avoid culture wars that plagued party’s government The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2024
Regulator wary as super fund appoints union directors Super fund Cbus has accepted the nominations of three directors put forward by the CFMEU, the union accused of corruption and links to bikie gangs. AAP · Nov 19, 2024
Union hits out at major developer over new agreement without silica dust, extreme heat clauses Union calls them 'recidivist offenders'. The Canberra Times · Nov 15, 2024
Govt ditching 'sweetheart deal' will cost lives: union The Queensland government's decision to suspend a "sweetheart deal" with the CFMEU has copped a backlash, with one union claiming it will cost workers' lives. AAP · Nov 15, 2024
Union 'sweetheart deal' suspended in state crackdown Members have hit out at a state government after CFMEU "perks" were put on ice as a campaign against the beleaguered union heats up. AAP · Nov 14, 2024
Details emerge on wind farm death amid law scrutiny A dislodged blade on a turbine platform is being blamed for the death of a wind farm worker as Victoria's industrial manslaughter laws are criticised. AAP · Nov 11, 2024
Unions slam wind farm's safety after blade kills worker The Danish company building a huge wind farm where a worker was crushed and killed by a turbine blade says safety is its number one priority. AAP · Nov 11, 2024
CFMEU members urged to anonymously reveal experiences Disgruntled construction union members can now anonymously reveal their experiences of unlawful conduct as a corruption investigation continues. AAP · Nov 11, 2024
Mock outrage and double standard claims in CFMEU tussle A federal minister and his opposition counterpart have sparred over the disclosure of details on the government's decision to force a union into administration. AAP · Nov 5, 2024
Watchdog takes legal action against CFMEU and official The Fair Work Ombudsman is taking legal action against the CFMEU and one of its officials for alleged unlawful conduct at a Perth construction site. AAP · Oct 24, 2024
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Sally McManus on what unions want from Labor and Innes Willox on business wish list for Dutton Industrial relations will be hotly contested at next year’s election. The Conversation · Oct 23, 2024
Grattan on Friday: whatever his policy, Peter Dutton will be a big target on workplace relations Peter Dutton has been receiving a good many political breaks recently – Anthony Albanese’s new house is the latest icing on the cake. Although the Coalition is not expected to win next year’s election, presently it looks placed to do well. The Conversation · Oct 17, 2024
AAP · Oct 16, 2024 Bulk of CFMEU probe evidence relates to coercion Dozens of incidents within the embattled CFMEU are being investigated after it was placed into administration following criminal allegations.
AAP · Oct 15, 2024 Fund sent $511k to CFMEU ahead of criminal allegations APRA dropped an investigation into a super fund that paid over $500,000 to the CFMEU but took action again after reports of the union's alleged criminal links.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2024 Dfat says it has told Israel ‘unacceptable’ targeting of UN personnel in Lebanon must cease – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Oct 2, 2024 Fears spike about public sector workplace corruption There's been a spike in the number of Victorian public sector workers who think corruption is a blight on their workplace.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 22, 2024 Military repairs could deliver some diplomacy Letters to the editor September 23, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2024 Victorian building unions threaten strike action over ‘sustained attack’ on pay deals Fair Work Commission has delayed new proposed agreements to check employers have not been coerced into them
The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2024 Afternoon Update: questions over exploding pagers in Lebanon; CFMEU rallies in Sydney and Melbourne; and the Murdoch succession battle deepens The manufacturer linked to pagers that exploded as part of the attack against Hezbollah has said the devices were made by a company in Europe
The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2024 PM says Labor will reintroduce housing bill to lower house in October – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Sep 17, 2024 Thousands of tradies down tools, march in CFMEU support Thousands of construction workers have turned out in mass rallies to support the CFMEU as the government promises to crack down on bikie infiltration.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2024 CFMEU faces fresh investigations into alleged corruption in Queensland, NSW and SA branches Union’s administrator accepts all seven of Geoffrey Watson SC’s recommendations, including looking into alleged links to motorcycle gangs
AAP · Sep 17, 2024 Bikies targeted in administrator's CFMEU clean-up The man in charged with cleaning up the CFMEU has promised to target outlaw bikies and organised criminals in all areas of the construction industry.