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John Holland and CPB were passed a message from the then-minister’s office that they couldn’t have “any more work in Victoria” if they didn’t end a dispute with the union.
The CFMEU repeatedly broke the law and used thuggish intimidation to line its pockets with state government cash. The government knew – and did nothing.
Politics & Governance
The royal commission has raised serious questions about redactions to state documents and called for evidence from Daniel Andrews’ former top adviser.
Building & Construction
Senior construction managers have described a meeting at CFMEU headquarters where they were allegedly promised future tenders if they caved to union demands.
The CFMEU had “unprecedented” influence on the state government when it shut down a rail project in 2022 to wrest control from a rival union, the royal commission heard.
The inquiry begins its first block of public hearings this week and is expected to examine the role of former premier Jacinta Allan and her office in a controversial road and rail project.
Margaret Parkes and her husband, in their 80s, want Allan Grimson to reveal location of their son Simon’s remains
Australia & Pacific
A level crossing removal that former premier Jacinta Allan’s office allegedly directed towards a CFMEU-aligned labour-hire firm will be scrutinised starting next week.
A filmmaker and investigative journalist from far-west NSW is taking modern subversive Australian Aboriginal stories to Paris.
The BBC announced the dedicated Scotland channel would move online as part of measures to make savings of £500m.