Police conduct raids in Victoria, Queensland in cross-border CFMEU operation
Police in Victoria and Queensland have conducted raids targeting subcontractors linked to the CFMEU union over allegations of improper inducements and political donations. The investigation centers on whether companies secured government infrastructure contracts through corrupt practices.
Why it matters
The scandal raises significant questions about political corruption, union influence, and the integrity of taxpayer-funded infrastructure projects.
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Share A A A Premier Ben Carroll is refusing to hand back donations to Labor from Big Build subcontractors after major cross-border police raids over allegations $25,000 in NRL tickets and corporate hospitality was offered to secure CFMEU backing.
Victoria Police’s Taskforce Hawk on Wednesday morning co-ordinated raids in Victoria and Queensland as authorities probe allegations a Big Build subcontractor, and Labor donor, offered inducements in July to a senior Queensland CFMEU official to obtain the union’s backing to set up its operations in the sunshine state.
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