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Former CFMEU Officials Darren and Michael Greenfield Plead Guilty to Corruption Charges

The father and son admitted to accepting bribes and falsifying declarations, with sentencing scheduled for May 26, 2025.

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Overview

  • Darren Greenfield, former CFMEU state secretary, pleaded guilty to two counts of receiving or soliciting a corrupting benefit, with two other charges withdrawn.
  • Michael Greenfield, former NSW branch assistant secretary, pleaded guilty to one count of receiving or soliciting a corrupting benefit and one count of making a false declaration.
  • The charges stem from allegations of accepting bribes from a building company for preferential treatment and contract access dating back to 2018.
  • The CFMEU's construction arm remains under administration following government intervention prompted by the corruption allegations.
  • Both men had their bail extended and are set to be sentenced on May 26, 2025, as union leadership continues to face fallout from the scandal.