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🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Claims of bikies, strippers and drugs in the CFMEU threaten to end Jacinta Allan’s premiership. Can she survive?

Allegations of criminal activities within the CFMEU have emerged, threatening the political future of Jacinta Allan amid ongoing investigations.

Feb 20 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Push for greater action on CFMEU scandal from within premier's own team

Pressure is mounting on Premier Jacinta Allan from her party members to initiate a royal commission into alleged corruption within the CFMEU related to the Big Build infrastructure program.

Feb 18 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Victorian attorney general lambasts integrity expert over ‘unfounded claim’ CFMEU corruption cost taxpayers $15bn

Victoria's attorney general has criticized integrity expert Geoffrey Watson SC's claim that corruption within the CFMEU has cost taxpayers at least $15 billion.

Feb 18 • 06:03 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Victorian Greens push to give corruption watchdog more power after CMFEU scandal

The Victorian Greens advocate for expanded powers for the state's anti-corruption body following its decision to dismiss a corruption referral related to the CFMEU.

Feb 16 • 18:17 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

The CFMEU has cost Victorian taxpayers $15bn, a corruption fighter claims. How did he reach that figure and what happens next?

A report alleges that the CFMEU's Victorian branch has caused taxpayers significant losses due to corruption, prompting increased scrutiny of the union and its leadership.

Feb 16 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Victorian opposition vows to chase down $15b with royal commission

The Victorian opposition has pledged to initiate a royal commission into alleged corruption within CFMEU on major construction sites if they win the 2026 elections.

Feb 15 • 01:18 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

The Allan government is under fire, but the premier is sticking to her guns on corruption

Premier Jacinta Allan of Victoria faces criticism over corruption allegations linked to the Big Build projects, asserting her government’s zero tolerance stance despite a reported cost of $15 billion due to alleged misdeeds.

Feb 13 • 19:54 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Former CFMEU official among three arrested in anti-corruption probe

Three individuals, including a former CFMEU official connected to motorcycle gangs, have been arrested in a corruption investigation involving the construction industry in Melbourne.

Feb 12 • 01:48 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

The violent criminals and alleged killers behind alleged corruption at the CFMEU

A report reveals extensive corruption within the CFMEU, linking various violent criminals and alleged killers to the union's operations.

Feb 11 • 18:14 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Victorian government defends action on construction sector amid CFMEU allegations

The Victorian government is defending its actions in addressing corruption in the construction sector following allegations it ignored rising issues related to the CFMEU.

Feb 10 • 23:23 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Controversial construction policy cost Queenslanders billions, inquiry told

An inquiry in Queensland revealed that Labor leaders neglected warnings from industry leaders regarding a controversial construction policy.

Feb 10 • 07:02 UTC

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