Frustrations and Illegal Practices Within the CFMEU

It’s been nearly four months since all branches of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union were forced into administration and hundreds of union officers were kicked out.

The government wanted a clean slate after allegations of bullying, intimidation and infiltration from outlaw bikie gangs.

Now, those underworld figures are seeking payback.

And the man tasked with cleaning up the union is facing death threats. 

Today, associate editor of The Saturday Paper Martin McKenzie-Murray on the challenge of cleaning up the CFMEU and the enduring influence of John Setka and his loyalists.

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Guest: Associate editor of The Saturday Paper Martin McKenzie-Murray

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