Labor Blocks Inquiry into CFMEU/Cbus Cartel

Labor is running a protection racket for the CFMEU/Cbus cartel in the Senate.

In an unprecedented move, Labor has reneged on an agreement to refer a Bill designed to protect taxpayer funds from union corruption to an Inquiry.

This highly unusual development reveals Labor wants to wish the CFMEU issues away.

Labor’s move to renege was made known to Senators within two minutes of a vote.

Overnight, Labor decided it would prevent any scrutiny into the CFMEU/Cbus cartel.

They will do anything to protect the cartel. Labor has no interest in probity and no interest in transparency.

While there is CFMEU exposure to the Housing Australia Future Fund, there is a strong public interest.

The Senate’s job is to inquire. These issues must be interrogated at the next sitting where I hope the Senate will stand for integrity.

In three weeks, Labor’s new Housing Minister, Clare O’Neil has done the unthinkable - she has further reduced Labor’s credibility on housing.

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