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High Court Upholds Administration of CFMEU Construction Division

The unanimous ruling clears the way for Mark Irving KC to continue expelling corrupt influences from the union.

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Overview

  • The High Court on June 18 rejected former CFMEU officials’ constitutional challenge to the federal takeover of the Construction and General Division.
  • The federal government initiated administration in August 2024 after investigations revealed bikie and organised crime figures had infiltrated the union’s building arm.
  • Administrator Mark Irving KC has removed 270 union officers since assuming control to purge corrupt conduct and restore lawful governance.
  • Employment and Workplace Relations Minister Amanda Rishworth welcomed the verdict as affirmation that criminal behaviour will not be tolerated in the construction industry.
  • Construction lobby group Master Builders Australia urged further structural reforms, including a dedicated industry regulator to safeguard against future misconduct.