CFMEU Corruption Investigation Hindered
The CFMEU administrator, Mark Irving KC, sent away two teams of investigators tasked with uncovering corruption within the union.
These teams, assembled to address graft, were swiftly disbanded, leaving serious misconduct allegations unaddressed for months.
One source stated that Irving was concerned that seeking more powers from the federal government could risk reviving calls for the coalition's Australian Building and Construction Commission.
- Two teams of investigators with integrity experience were assembled and then disbanded.
- Former AFP officer Chris Craner was recruited to help investigate wrongdoing at the CFMEU.
- Suspected corrupt officials took key roles within the union.
Author's summary: Corruption investigation in CFMEU hindered by administrator's actions.