CFMEU administrator sent corruption-busters away, then had to sack top figure

CFMEU Corruption Investigation

The CFMEU administrator sent corruption investigators away and later had to sack a top figure.

Two teams of investigators with experience in integrity were assembled to uncover corruption in the union, but were then swiftly disbanded.

Three confidential sources confirmed that CFMEU administrator Mark Irving KC failed to enact advice to seek more powers from the federal government to deal with wrongdoing.

A former AFP officer, Chris Craner, was recruited to help investigate wrongdoing at the CFMEU.

Serious misconduct allegations remain untouched for months as suspected corrupt officials took key roles within the union.

Author's summary: Corruption investigation in CFMEU was disrupted.

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The Age The Age — 2025-10-26