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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.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Unite Report: £30m Overcharge in Birmingham Hotel Project, McCluskey Under Scrutiny
A Unite internal report reveals that former general secretary Len McCluskey accepted gifts from the Flanagan Group, which overcharged the union by at least £30 million for a Birmingham hotel project, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and financial mismanagement.
Unite Report: £30m Overcharge in Birmingham Hotel Project, McCluskey Under Scrutiny
A Unite internal report reveals that former general secretary Len McCluskey accepted gifts from the Flanagan Group, which overcharged the union by at least £30 million for a Birmingham hotel project, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and financial mismanagement.
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44% 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 expels gangland figures, addresses violence against women
The CFMEU's Victorian delegates unanimously voted to expel gangland figures and bikies from the union, implementing stricter shop steward requirements and supporting initiatives to combat violence against women following revelations of payments to underworld figures and violence on worksites.
CFMEU expels gangland figures, addresses violence against women
The CFMEU's Victorian delegates unanimously voted to expel gangland figures and bikies from the union, implementing stricter shop steward requirements and supporting initiatives to combat violence against women following revelations of payments to underworld figures and violence on worksites.
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56% 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
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
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
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
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
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
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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