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

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 during this time.

Irving was concerned that seeking more powers could risk reviving calls for the coalition's Australian Building and Construction Commission.

Author's summary: Corruption investigation in CFMEU union halted.

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The Age The Age — 2025-10-26

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