Premier says he has written to NSW Labor general secretary requesting immediate suspension of party’s affiliation to CFMEU’s construction and general divisionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, has asked for the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union’s (CFMEU) affiliation with the state Labor party to be immediately suspended and donations and fees to be stopped after further allegations against its leadership.The Labor leader also vowed to work with the federal government to appoint an independent administrator to the CFMEU in NSW because the union was “either unable or unwilling to reform its leadership in the face of devastating allegations”.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…
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Author : Tamsin Rose and Benita Kolovos
Publish date : 2024-07-17 06:24:55
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