The CFMEU administrator sent two teams of investigators away, despite their experience in integrity and uncovering graft in the union.
These teams were assembled to investigate corruption, but were swiftly disbanded, leaving serious misconduct allegations untouched for months.
One source said the administrator, Mark Irving KC, was concerned that seeking more powers from the federal government could risk reviving calls for the coalition's Australian Building and Construction Commission.
Autor's summary: Corruption investigation in CFMEU union was halted.