July 17th 2024.
In a bold move, the Premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns, has taken action to suspend the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) from the NSW Labor Party. This decision comes in the wake of allegations of bribery within the union, which were brought to light in a report by Nine Newspapers today.
According to the report, a hidden police camera inside the CFMEU's Sydney office allegedly captured the state boss, Darren Greenfield, being handed a sum of $5000 in cash. However, it is important to note that Greenfield has denied these charges and the case is currently being heard in court. Therefore, there is no evidence to suggest that he is guilty of any wrongdoing and he remains the state secretary of the CFMEU.
Despite this, Minns and Treasurer Daniel Mookhey have made the decision to cut ties with the CFMEU, stating that they have lost faith in the union's ability to address these issues. "It is clear that the CFMEU Construction & General Division will not and cannot clean itself up," they said in a joint statement.
In addition to suspending the CFMEU from the NSW Labor Party, the state government is also calling on the Commonwealth Government to review any Enterprise Bargaining Agreements in which the CFMEU is involved. The NSW Construction Compliance Unit will also be collaborating with federal regulatory bodies to investigate any further allegations of corruption.
Minns and Mookhey have emphasized the importance of taking action to protect honest and hardworking construction workers and union members. "We must do everything in our power to safeguard the integrity of the construction sector and unions in NSW," they stated.
These developments come in the wake of a Nine investigation into alleged corruption within the Victoria state branch of the CFMEU. It is clear that the government is taking a strong stance against corruption within the union and is committed to restoring trust and integrity in the construction industry.
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