The CFMEU administrator, Mark Irving KC, sent two teams of investigators away, despite their experience in uncovering corruption.
These teams were assembled to investigate graft within the union but were swiftly disbanded, leaving serious misconduct allegations unaddressed for months.
Irving was concerned that seeking more powers from the federal government could risk reviving calls for the coalition’s Australian Building and Construction Commission.
Author's summary: Corruption investigation in CFMEU hindered by administrator.