Federal government paid $3.8m in personal protection for then CFMEU administrator
The Australian federal government has spent millions on personal security for CFMEU administrators and government ministers following the union's move into administration. The funding covers protection for former administrator Mark Irving and his successor Michael Crosby, as well as security for Minister Murray Watt.
Why it matters
It highlights the high-stakes political and physical risks involved in government interventions into powerful labor unions.
Mark Irving spent 20 months as the CFMEU administrator, during which time he fired hundreds of people and was subject to death threats. Composite: AAP View image in fullscreen Mark Irving spent 20 months as the CFMEU administrator, during which time he fired hundreds of people and was subject to death threats. Composite: AAP Australian trade unions Federal government paid $3.8m in personal protection for then CFMEU administrator Senate committee also hears Murray Watt needed personal security after sending the union into administration
The article reports on government spending and security measures using factual accounts from a Senate committee hearing without overt editorializing.
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