Senate Approves Labor’s CFMEU Administration Bill Amid Opposition Concerns

Labor’s legislation, which empowers the minister to place the Construction, Forestry, and Maritime Employees Union’s (CFMEU) construction and general division under administration, has finally secured Opposition support after initial delays in the Senate. The law mandates a minimum three-year administration period for all branches and imposes a lifetime ban on officials with criminal records. As per the new bill, the administration period could extend to five years, with the duration contingent on the administrator’s recommendation. The Opposition initially withheld support, demanding explicit prohibitions on donations and political campaigning during the administration, along with a requirement for the administrator to testify before a Senate committee....