Minister Rejects Union Claims
Accusations made against the CFMEU's administrator have been rejected as "disgraceful" by Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth.
Labor has backed the administrator of the scandal-riddled CFMEU against claims relating to ongoing allegations of misconduct within the union.
- Administrator Mark Irving KC reportedly ditched two anti-corruption teams hired to uncover misconduct in the union.
- Concerns were raised over the probe's investigative capacity, according to Nine newspapers.
"We want to see a construction industry free from corruption,"
Minister Rishworth dismissed the "absolutely baseless claims" in parliament, calling them a disgrace.
Author's summary: Minister rejects claims against CFMEU administrator.