CFMEU Corruption Investigation
Two teams of investigators with experience in integrity were assembled to uncover corruption in the CFMEU union, but were swiftly disbanded.
The Albanese government's CFMEU reform chief, Mark Irving KC, abandoned the anti-corruption teams, leaving serious misconduct allegations untouched for months.
- Suspected corrupt officials took key roles within the union.
- Irving failed to enact advice to seek more powers from the federal government to deal with wrongdoing.
One source said Irving was concerned that seeking more powers could risk reviving calls for the coalition's Australian Building and Construction Commission.
Former AFP officer Chris Craner was recruited to help investigate wrongdoing at the CFMEU.
Author's summary: Corruption investigation in CFMEU union was abruptly abandoned.