Amid allegations that senior bikie figures and criminals have been parachuted into lucrative union roles on government-funded projects, the PM said the former union boss’ alleged behaviour should be condemned, isolated and stamped out.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed the resignation of long-serving union boss John Setka amid allegations of senior bikie figures and criminals being parachuted into lucrative union roles on government-funded projects.
The first part of the months-long investigation was published by this masthead on Saturday morning. The second instalment will be published on Sunday morning, with more coverage through the weekend, including onThe investigation features secret surveillance and new audio revealing how bikies, criminals and underworld figures have infiltrated the building industry in Victoria and NSW, including on large publicly funded projects.
“If my stepping down can stop these malicious attacks on our members and officials and allow this great union to continue to fight for our members, for their wages and conditions, so that they go home safely to their families each day, then I’m happy.”The Victorian opposition on Saturday called on Premier Jacinta Allan to hold an urgent investigation into the CFMEU.
“Reports today of widespread organised crime infiltration of Victorian taxpayer-funded major projects through the Labor-backed CFMEU are deeply concerning, but not surprising,” they said in a statement.
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