The Victorian branch of the CFMEU is put into administration following reports in the media alleging underworld figures and bikie gang members had infiltrated major construction projects.
The Victorian branch of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union has been placed into administration following allegations of corruption and criminal links.
"The CFMEU has zero tolerance for criminality and anyone found to have engaged in criminal conduct while representing the CFMEU will be identified and removed," Mr Smith said. "The Victorian branch has been hugely successful in pursuing this purpose, but the national executive also recognises that a number of recent allegations are serious and demand an unprecedented response."The reports published in Nine newspapers claimed criminals had been given highly paid jobs on government-funded projects under the watch of Victorian branch secretary John Setka.
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