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Construction Industry Violence Highlights Reform Failures
The ongoing violence and intimidation in Australia's construction sector, including recent firebombings of family homes of construction firm directors, highlights the ineffectiveness of government reforms and the impunity with which criminals operate, despite a seven-year investigation into alleged ...
Construction Industry Violence Highlights Reform Failures
The ongoing violence and intimidation in Australia's construction sector, including recent firebombings of family homes of construction firm directors, highlights the ineffectiveness of government reforms and the impunity with which criminals operate, despite a seven-year investigation into alleged ...
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60% Bias Score
Paterson Defends Gatto Accusations, Blames ABCC Abolishment
Opposition frontbencher James Paterson defended his criticism of underworld figure Mick Gatto, blaming the government's abolishment of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) for the issues exposed in the Building Bad investigation, while Gatto denied the accusations and demanded ...
Paterson Defends Gatto Accusations, Blames ABCC Abolishment
Opposition frontbencher James Paterson defended his criticism of underworld figure Mick Gatto, blaming the government's abolishment of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) for the issues exposed in the Building Bad investigation, while Gatto denied the accusations and demanded ...
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60% Bias Score
Gangland Figures Persist in CFMEU Despite Investigations
Despite two royal commissions and the CFMEU's administration, known gangland figures like Mick Gatto continue operating within the union, highlighting a systemic failure of accountability and lack of government intervention.
Gangland Figures Persist in CFMEU Despite Investigations
Despite two royal commissions and the CFMEU's administration, known gangland figures like Mick Gatto continue operating within the union, highlighting a systemic failure of accountability and lack of government intervention.
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52% Bias Score
CFMEU Proposes Seven-Story Office Building in Bowen Hills Amid Political Scrutiny
The CFMEU submitted plans for a seven-story office building in Bowen Hills, a Priority Development Area requiring state government approval, adding to the union's significant property development activity near its headquarters amid political scrutiny.
CFMEU Proposes Seven-Story Office Building in Bowen Hills Amid Political Scrutiny
The CFMEU submitted plans for a seven-story office building in Bowen Hills, a Priority Development Area requiring state government approval, adding to the union's significant property development activity near its headquarters amid political scrutiny.
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52% Bias Score
APRA Sues Union Secretary for Misusing Super Fund Position
APRA is suing CFMEU secretary Michael O'Connor for allegedly misusing his position as a First Super director to secure a 5% fee increase and a $350,000 payment for his union by using fund money to pay a union employee who performed mainly union work, breaching his director duties.
APRA Sues Union Secretary for Misusing Super Fund Position
APRA is suing CFMEU secretary Michael O'Connor for allegedly misusing his position as a First Super director to secure a 5% fee increase and a $350,000 payment for his union by using fund money to pay a union employee who performed mainly union work, breaching his director duties.
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52% Bias Score
Australia Overhauls Environment Act, Boosts Worker Mobility
Australia's new environment minister faces the challenge of updating the Environment Protection Act amidst lobbying from mining and environmental groups; concurrently, a government proposal to ban non-compete agreements will impact up to 3 million workers.
Australia Overhauls Environment Act, Boosts Worker Mobility
Australia's new environment minister faces the challenge of updating the Environment Protection Act amidst lobbying from mining and environmental groups; concurrently, a government proposal to ban non-compete agreements will impact up to 3 million workers.
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28% Bias Score
Dutton Calls for CFMEU Deregistration Amidst Corruption Allegations
Opposition leader Peter Dutton proposed legislation to deregister the CFMEU's construction division, reintroduce the ABCC, and increase Fair Work Act penalties, sparking a political clash with Labor who fear jeopardizing ongoing investigations.
Dutton Calls for CFMEU Deregistration Amidst Corruption Allegations
Opposition leader Peter Dutton proposed legislation to deregister the CFMEU's construction division, reintroduce the ABCC, and increase Fair Work Act penalties, sparking a political clash with Labor who fear jeopardizing ongoing investigations.
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60% Bias Score
High Court Challenge Hampers CFMEU Corruption Investigation
A High Court challenge threatens to reinstate former CFMEU bosses, hindering a federal government-led investigation into union corruption that uncovered links to underworld figures and over \$3 million in allegedly misappropriated funds.
High Court Challenge Hampers CFMEU Corruption Investigation
A High Court challenge threatens to reinstate former CFMEU bosses, hindering a federal government-led investigation into union corruption that uncovered links to underworld figures and over \$3 million in allegedly misappropriated funds.
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52% Bias Score
Cbus Governance Review: Decade-Old Report Reveals Failures, Recommends More Independent Directors
A decade-old secret review of Cbus, Australia's industry superannuation giant, found governance failures, including member information leaks to the CFMEU, recommending more independent directors to curb the union's influence and improve the fund's culture.
Cbus Governance Review: Decade-Old Report Reveals Failures, Recommends More Independent Directors
A decade-old secret review of Cbus, Australia's industry superannuation giant, found governance failures, including member information leaks to the CFMEU, recommending more independent directors to curb the union's influence and improve the fund's culture.
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40% Bias Score
Victoria Launches Crackdown on Construction Crime
Victoria is implementing a new alliance to combat crime on government construction sites, requiring builders to report suspected criminal conduct and strengthening the Labour Hire Authority after a review exposed deep-seated problems; the government says stronger interventions may still be needed.
Victoria Launches Crackdown on Construction Crime
Victoria is implementing a new alliance to combat crime on government construction sites, requiring builders to report suspected criminal conduct and strengthening the Labour Hire Authority after a review exposed deep-seated problems; the government says stronger interventions may still be needed.
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40% Bias Score
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