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ACTU had ‘no idea’ of CFMEU allegations, Sally McManus says as Labor executive meets to decide next step



The Australian Council of Trade Unions secretary says she and the union leadership will ‘do what’s necessary’ with the CFMEU but it could take yearsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe union boss Sally McManus says it could take years to restore the CFMEU after allegations of criminal elements within the union’s construction arm.The Australian Council of Trade Unions secretary said they had “no idea” of the union’s alleged infiltration and said she and the union leadership would “do what’s necessary” with the CFMEU.

“After an administrator is appointed, and there’s new elections and a new leadership, there’s proper processes put in place to make sure that’s the case, we’ll want to satisfy ourselves, so we’ll interrogate that,” she said.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…



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Author : Amy Remeikis

Publish date : 2024-07-18 03:57:39

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