international
CFMEU accused of 'dark strategy' to generate millions in 'illegitimate' revenue
Key takeaways
- The inquiry heard the Queensland branch of the CFMEU improperly used donations to pay members' and officials' fines, including one for more than $30,000.
- A probe into allegations of misconduct and criminal links at CFMEU's Queensland branch has turned to financial irregularities.
- Counsel assisting the inquiry accused the union of using "shadow financial operations" to bolster its revenue and control the construction industry.
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
The inquiry heard the Queensland branch of the CFMEU improperly used donations to pay members' and officials' fines, including one for more than $30,000. (ABC News: Luke Bowden)
A probe into allegations of misconduct and criminal links at CFMEU's Queensland branch has turned to financial irregularities.
Counsel assisting the inquiry accused the union of using "shadow financial operations" to bolster its revenue and control the construction industry.
Article preview — originally published by ABC Australia. Full story at the source.
Read full story on ABC Australia →
More top stories
Aggregated and edited by the Scoop newsroom. We surface news from ABC Australia alongside other reporting so you can compare coverage in one place.
Editorial policy · Corrections · About Scoop