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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
Amodio Brothers Maintain Control in OHLA Shareholder Battle
The OHLA shareholder meeting saw the Amodio brothers retain control despite opposition from José Elías, whose 'Make OHLA Great Again' initiative secured only 1% of the vote; the meeting approved key proposals, including a new strategic plan targeting significant revenue and EBITDA growth.
Amodio Brothers Maintain Control in OHLA Shareholder Battle
The OHLA shareholder meeting saw the Amodio brothers retain control despite opposition from José Elías, whose 'Make OHLA Great Again' initiative secured only 1% of the vote; the meeting approved key proposals, including a new strategic plan targeting significant revenue and EBITDA growth.
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44% Bias Score
Canberra's Lax Bikie Laws Enable Gang Infiltration of Construction
The Finks outlaw motorcycle gang exploited Canberra's weak bikie laws to infiltrate the construction industry through Ali Bilal's Safe Hands Group, which provided labor for major projects despite owing almost $894,000 in taxes and allegations of phoenixing, highlighting systemic regulatory failures.
Canberra's Lax Bikie Laws Enable Gang Infiltration of Construction
The Finks outlaw motorcycle gang exploited Canberra's weak bikie laws to infiltrate the construction industry through Ali Bilal's Safe Hands Group, which provided labor for major projects despite owing almost $894,000 in taxes and allegations of phoenixing, highlighting systemic regulatory failures.
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52% Bias Score
Comanchero Gang Linked to Victorian Construction Firebombings
The Comanchero bikie gang is linked to at least 11 arson attacks on Victorian construction firms since September 2023, prompting calls for increased government response and highlighting systemic issues within the industry.
Comanchero Gang Linked to Victorian Construction Firebombings
The Comanchero bikie gang is linked to at least 11 arson attacks on Victorian construction firms since September 2023, prompting calls for increased government response and highlighting systemic issues within the industry.
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56% Bias Score
Homes England Meets Targets, But Doubts Remain on 1.5 Million Home Goal
Homes England surpassed its 2024-2025 housing targets, completing over 36,000 homes, but industry experts doubt the feasibility of the Labour government's larger 1.5 million home target by 2029 due to economic and regulatory challenges.
Homes England Meets Targets, But Doubts Remain on 1.5 Million Home Goal
Homes England surpassed its 2024-2025 housing targets, completing over 36,000 homes, but industry experts doubt the feasibility of the Labour government's larger 1.5 million home target by 2029 due to economic and regulatory challenges.
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52% Bias Score
Bavarian Construction Shows Signs of Recovery Amidst Persistent Challenges
A recent survey reveals a slight improvement in sentiment within the Bavarian construction industry, with 49% of companies expecting stable or increased turnover in 2024, compared to 30% last year. However, challenges persist, especially in residential construction.
Bavarian Construction Shows Signs of Recovery Amidst Persistent Challenges
A recent survey reveals a slight improvement in sentiment within the Bavarian construction industry, with 49% of companies expecting stable or increased turnover in 2024, compared to 30% last year. However, challenges persist, especially in residential construction.
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36% 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
Trump's Immigration Crackdown Disrupts Construction Industry
The Trump administration is intensifying immigration arrests and deportations, particularly targeting workplaces, which is causing major disruptions in the construction industry, where 700,000-1,000,000 undocumented workers comprise a significant portion of the workforce.
Trump's Immigration Crackdown Disrupts Construction Industry
The Trump administration is intensifying immigration arrests and deportations, particularly targeting workplaces, which is causing major disruptions in the construction industry, where 700,000-1,000,000 undocumented workers comprise a significant portion of the workforce.
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48% 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
UK Government Eases Biodiversity Rules to Boost Housing Construction
The UK government proposes easing biodiversity rules for smaller housing developments (10-49 homes) to accelerate building 1.5 million homes by 2029-30, a move opposed by 89 environmental groups who warn of significant biodiversity loss. Ministers plan to provide £100 million in accelerator loans to...
UK Government Eases Biodiversity Rules to Boost Housing Construction
The UK government proposes easing biodiversity rules for smaller housing developments (10-49 homes) to accelerate building 1.5 million homes by 2029-30, a move opposed by 89 environmental groups who warn of significant biodiversity loss. Ministers plan to provide £100 million in accelerator loans to...
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48% Bias Score
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
Underworld Violence Engulfs Victoria's Construction Sector
Arson attacks and intimidation targeting Victoria's construction sector have intensified, causing millions of dollars in damage and highlighting the continued influence of underworld figures despite government reforms; at least 10 arson attacks have occurred since September 2023.
Underworld Violence Engulfs Victoria's Construction Sector
Arson attacks and intimidation targeting Victoria's construction sector have intensified, causing millions of dollars in damage and highlighting the continued influence of underworld figures despite government reforms; at least 10 arson attacks have occurred since September 2023.
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48% Bias Score
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