Statement on CFMEU

There is absolutely no tolerance for criminal or corrupt behaviour in the building industry, in unions or anywhere for that matter.

It is clear the CFMEU Construction & General Division will not and cannot clean itself up.

Given the serious nature of the allegations, we have written to the NSW Labor Party General Secretary and asked they take the necessary steps to immediately suspend the CFMEU Construction and General Division’s affiliation from the NSW Labor Party and stop any donations or affiliation fees.

The NSW Government is working with the Commonwealth Government on a coordinated approach.

We will also ask the Commonwealth Government to review Enterprise Bargaining Agreements in NSW which the CFMEU is party to.

Further the NSW Construction Compliance Unit will work with federal regulatory bodies and act on any allegations.

We must take the necessary action to protect honest and hardworking construction workers and union members. It is necessary to protect the integrity of the construction sector and unions in NSW.

The NSW Government will provide an update on other actions we intend to take later today.