Fact Sheet and Q&A

What does it mean for you? What does it mean for the Union?

Key facts:

  • The CFMEU is not the first union to be forced into Administration - this has happened in the past to other unions.
  • The main reasons for the Administration was ongoing credible evidence of infiltration by criminal elements and corruption in the union and the inability of the union to deal with these matters internally.
  • The Administration is for a specific period of time. The legislation says from 3 to 5 years. The union will be returned to democratic control of members.
  • The legislation removed 12 people across Australia from their paid roles in leadership.

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