Published: 17 Jul 2024
The Albanese Labor Government has opened the gates of hell for tens of thousands of workers as he scrambles to shield the big end of town and his Labor mates from scrutiny about links to the criminal underworld.
By appointing unelected administrators to run the CFMEU, Albanese is attempting to strip thousands of building and construction workers of effective representation when they need it most.
CFMEU QLD/NT Secretary Michael Ravbar said state and federal governments and major civil contractors should face the same level of scrutiny as the union movement about alleged links to criminal elements.
Quotes attributable to CFMEU QLD/NT Secretary Michael Ravbar:
“I will defend the integrity of the CFMEU every day of the week. If Albanese or any other politician want to properly investigate criminality, they should start at the top, not the bottom.
“The CFMEU has repeatedly stated it will cooperate with any criminal investigation, as we know the real crooks in this industry are the civil contractors and their cronies.
“The sad reality is that it’s the major civil companies that have brought the unsavory elements on government-funded projects, and yet Albanese knows that a thorough investigation will put Labor Governments in a world of pain. Albanese is selective about his interest in criminal associations and willingly ignorant about our industry.
“Albanese has panicked and soiled himself over some unproven allegations in the media. Workers can see that Albo has lost control and the country is being run by buffoon breakfast show hosts and talkback radio shock jocks.
“These gutless Labor politicians talk tough about affiliation fees and donations because that’s the only language they understand – money. The CFMEU is an industrial union, not a political outfit. Our strength has always come from our members on the shop floor, not from ladder-climbing politicians in the halls of power.
“The CFMEU is here to stay. This union is owned by the members, not media moguls or spineless politicians. We will defend each other to the ends of the earth.”