Health Workers Union put under administration by court ruling.

The ongoing legal battle over the alleged misuse of union funds has taken a new turn as loyalists of Health Workers Union leader Diana Asmar have been barred from running the Victorian branch. This comes after the Federal Court made the decision to place the Health Workers Union, which is a sub-branch of the Health Services Union, under temporary administration.

The root of this issue lies in the accusations against Asmar for falsely claiming over $120,000 in business expenses. In addition, the Fair Work Commission has also alleged that Asmar has been using her power to prevent her allies from maintaining control of the branch. As a result, the Health Services Union has sought to have administrators appointed to oversee the functioning of the Health Workers Union, citing dysfunction within the branch.

In light of these developments, former National Union of Workers general secretary Charlie Donnelly has been appointed as the interim administrator. This has been welcomed by Health Services Union national secretary Lloyd Williams, who sees it as a victory for the members of the Health Workers Union. Williams believes that this justifies the union's decision to push for temporary administration.

The court's actions have been prompted by a series of events that have raised concerns about Asmar's conduct. In December, her secretary duties were restricted, preventing her from carrying out her role until the court made a decision on the administration order. This came after Asmar allegedly made threats against those who were seen as betraying her, leading to the dismissal of five call centre workers and the standing down of two union officials.

Justice Craig Dowling had previously issued orders limiting Asmar's powers, including preventing her from dismissing employees or altering their employment. Asmar has assured the court that she will comply with these orders. However, the Health Services Union's application is set to return to the Federal Court in April for an eight-day hearing, indicating that this legal battle is far from over.

To add to the mix, recent events such as the passing of a saltwater crocodile from the iconic movie Crocodile Dundee and the threat of fireworks on New Year's Eve have also been making headlines. However, these issues have not taken away from the gravity of the situation at hand, which has significant implications for the Health Workers Union and its members. It remains to be seen how this legal battle will unfold and what the ultimate outcome will be.

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