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Labor Secures Coalition Support to Pass CFMEU Bill with Amendments, Extending Administration Period and Reporting

Aug 19, 2024, 12:30 AM

Labor's bill to place the CFMEU's construction divisions into administration faced delays after the Coalition and Greens voted against it in the Senate. However, Labor, led by Anthony Albanese, has now secured the necessary support from the Coalition, including Peter Dutton, to pass the bill, following amendments that extend the administration period from three to five years and require the administrator to report to parliament every six months. The agreement marks a significant development in the government's efforts to address issues within the construction union.