CFMEU Corruption Investigation
Two teams of investigators with integrity experience were assembled to uncover graft in the union, but were swiftly disbanded.
The Albanese government's CFMEU reform chief, Mark Irving KC, abandoned the anti-corruption teams, leaving serious misconduct allegations untouched for months.
Suspected crooked officials took key roles within the embattled union during this time.
- Three confidential sources confirmed Irving failed to enact advice to seek more powers from the federal government to deal with wrongdoing.
- A former AFP officer, Chris Craner, was recruited to help investigate wrongdoing at the CFMEU.
Irving was concerned that seeking more powers could risk reviving calls for the coalition's Australian Building and Construction Commission.
Author's summary: Corruption investigation in CFMEU halted unexpectedly.