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Allegations of Unlawful Behavior in Australian Construction Industry
Union accusations against Webuild and subcontractor Future Form allege knowledge of illegal employees working at the Western Sydney Airport, alongside suspected standover activity and underpayment; a separate incident involves bribery in a Melbourne project.
Allegations of Unlawful Behavior in Australian Construction Industry
Union accusations against Webuild and subcontractor Future Form allege knowledge of illegal employees working at the Western Sydney Airport, alongside suspected standover activity and underpayment; a separate incident involves bribery in a Melbourne project.
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36% Bias Score
Inquiry Launched into CFMEU Activities in Queensland
A commission of inquiry, led by barrister Stuart Wood, will investigate the CFMEU in Queensland for violence, misconduct, and underworld links over the next 12 months, potentially leading to prosecutions and law changes, following allegations of corruption in other states.
Inquiry Launched into CFMEU Activities in Queensland
A commission of inquiry, led by barrister Stuart Wood, will investigate the CFMEU in Queensland for violence, misconduct, and underworld links over the next 12 months, potentially leading to prosecutions and law changes, following allegations of corruption in other states.
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56% Bias Score
CFMEU Launches Housing Sector Blitz Amidst Internal Strife and Crime Concerns
Facing internal divisions and organized crime, the CFMEU's new leadership is launching a major push into the housing sector, aiming to increase membership and influence, potentially raising housing costs by 20 percent according to industry sources.
CFMEU Launches Housing Sector Blitz Amidst Internal Strife and Crime Concerns
Facing internal divisions and organized crime, the CFMEU's new leadership is launching a major push into the housing sector, aiming to increase membership and influence, potentially raising housing costs by 20 percent according to industry sources.
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40% Bias Score
\$12 Million in Taxpayer Grants to Union-Linked Redundancy Fund Under Scrutiny
The Victorian government has provided up to \$12 million in grants since 2018 to Incolink, a redundancy fund with ties to the CFMEU and MBAV, which is under scrutiny due to allegations of conflicts of interest and improper use of funds; a Fair Work Commission investigation is underway, and ASIC is c...
\$12 Million in Taxpayer Grants to Union-Linked Redundancy Fund Under Scrutiny
The Victorian government has provided up to \$12 million in grants since 2018 to Incolink, a redundancy fund with ties to the CFMEU and MBAV, which is under scrutiny due to allegations of conflicts of interest and improper use of funds; a Fair Work Commission investigation is underway, and ASIC is c...
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48% Bias Score
Queensland Launches Inquiry into CFMEU Misconduct
The Queensland government launched a commission of inquiry into the CFMEU following a report detailing widespread violence, intimidation, and misogyny, with bipartisan support from the Labor opposition; the inquiry will have broad powers to compel witnesses and demand documents.
Queensland Launches Inquiry into CFMEU Misconduct
The Queensland government launched a commission of inquiry into the CFMEU following a report detailing widespread violence, intimidation, and misogyny, with bipartisan support from the Labor opposition; the inquiry will have broad powers to compel witnesses and demand documents.
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68% Bias Score
CFMEU Queensland Branch Report Details Culture of Violence
A report into the Queensland branch of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) details a culture of violence, threats, and intimidation of women and children, with former leaders Michael Ravbar and Jade Ingham allegedly overseeing the abuse, as revealed in a three-month...
CFMEU Queensland Branch Report Details Culture of Violence
A report into the Queensland branch of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) details a culture of violence, threats, and intimidation of women and children, with former leaders Michael Ravbar and Jade Ingham allegedly overseeing the abuse, as revealed in a three-month...
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64% Bias Score
Queensland CFMEU Inquiry: Initial Findings and Future Direction
A Queensland inquiry into the CFMEU branch, led by Stuart Wood AM KC, is progressing behind the scenes, with three counsel assisting appointed and a public hearing expected soon.
Queensland CFMEU Inquiry: Initial Findings and Future Direction
A Queensland inquiry into the CFMEU branch, led by Stuart Wood AM KC, is progressing behind the scenes, with three counsel assisting appointed and a public hearing expected soon.
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24% Bias Score
Developer's $110,000 Payment to Gangland Associate Sparks Wider Inquiry into CFMEU
A Gold Coast developer paid $110,000 to gangland associate John Khoury for industrial peace on a Broadbeach project; this, along with other revelations, prompted an expansion of a Queensland inquiry into the CFMEU, mirroring a national concern about organized crime's influence in construction.
Developer's $110,000 Payment to Gangland Associate Sparks Wider Inquiry into CFMEU
A Gold Coast developer paid $110,000 to gangland associate John Khoury for industrial peace on a Broadbeach project; this, along with other revelations, prompted an expansion of a Queensland inquiry into the CFMEU, mirroring a national concern about organized crime's influence in construction.
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56% Bias Score
Queensland Expands CFMEU Inquiry to Probe Underworld Links
The Queensland government will expand its inquiry into the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) to investigate allegations of cross-border underworld criminal links, prompted by media reports and a statement from the union's administrator revealing evidence of corruption...
Queensland Expands CFMEU Inquiry to Probe Underworld Links
The Queensland government will expand its inquiry into the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) to investigate allegations of cross-border underworld criminal links, prompted by media reports and a statement from the union's administrator revealing evidence of corruption...
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52% Bias Score
CFMEU's Actions Add $22 Million to Brisbane Bridge Project, Prompting Inquiry
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli announced a royal commission-like inquiry into the CFMEU's alleged culture of violence and intimidation, citing $22 million in direct costs from the union's actions at the Brisbane Centenary Bridge project. The inquiry, expected to start in August, will explore le...
CFMEU's Actions Add $22 Million to Brisbane Bridge Project, Prompting Inquiry
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli announced a royal commission-like inquiry into the CFMEU's alleged culture of violence and intimidation, citing $22 million in direct costs from the union's actions at the Brisbane Centenary Bridge project. The inquiry, expected to start in August, will explore le...
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68% Bias Score
Queensland CFMEU Report Referred to Corruption Watchdog Amid Calls for Reform
A report alleges violence and intimidation within the Queensland CFMEU, prompting Labor to refer it to the Crime and Corruption Commission and propose bipartisan reform talks to address a toxic culture detailed in the Watson report, which claims former union leaders oversaw bullying and threats targ...
Queensland CFMEU Report Referred to Corruption Watchdog Amid Calls for Reform
A report alleges violence and intimidation within the Queensland CFMEU, prompting Labor to refer it to the Crime and Corruption Commission and propose bipartisan reform talks to address a toxic culture detailed in the Watson report, which claims former union leaders oversaw bullying and threats targ...
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52% Bias Score
CFMEU Officials Accept $30,000 in Bribes
CFMEU officials Michael and Darren Greenfield accepted $30,000 in bribes from businessman Chen to influence construction contract awards, favoring Chen's company and potentially disadvantaging competitors, highlighting corruption within the union.
CFMEU Officials Accept $30,000 in Bribes
CFMEU officials Michael and Darren Greenfield accepted $30,000 in bribes from businessman Chen to influence construction contract awards, favoring Chen's company and potentially disadvantaging competitors, highlighting corruption within the union.
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36% Bias Score
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