CFMEU ‘enjoy a significant level of influence’ over Victorian government, Big Build royal commission hears
A royal commission in Victoria is investigating allegations of corruption and the undue influence of the CFMEU union over government infrastructure projects. Hearings are currently focused on industrial interference during a 2022 level crossing removal project.
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Highlights concerns regarding government integrity and the power dynamics between labor unions and public infrastructure development.
The Big Build royal commission has heard evidence about the growing influence of CFMEU in Victoria. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP The Big Build royal commission has heard evidence about the growing influence of CFMEU in Victoria. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP Victorian politics CFMEU ‘enjoy a significant level of influence’ over Victorian government, Big Build royal commission hears Inquiry into allegations of corruption begins block of hearings focused on 2022 level crossing removal project
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Prefer the Guardian on Google The royal commission into allegations of corruption on Victorian Big Build projects has heard a major construction company feared putting the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) offside because of its close links to the Daniel Andrews Labor government.
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