Protesters hold banners and chant slogans as they march in support of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) in central Sydney on Sept. 18, 2024. David Gray/AFP via Getty Images
An independent investigation has found that Australia’s major union, the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining, and Energy Union (CFMEU), is under intense scrutiny following an investigation that uncovered evidence of widespread misconduct, including disregard for legal processes, intimidation, and even abuse against women and children.
The findings were outlined in a report by barrister Geoffrey Watson, who was appointed by the union’s administrator, Mark Irving KC.
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