Here’s the latest context I can share based on recent reporting:
- In 2024–2025, CFMEU’s Construction and General Division was placed into administration by the federal government amid investigations into biker gang infiltration and alleged criminal influence within the union. The administration and ongoing investigations were framed as part of a broader effort to clean up the construction industry.[3][9]
- Several outlets reported continued attention to CFMEU’s wage agreements and regulatory scrutiny, including coverage of efforts by the Fair Work Commission and related stakeholders to process EBAs (enterprise bargaining agreements) during the administration period.[1]
- In 2025, there were additional developments and reactions, including government and political commentary about proposed or contemplated reforms in response to the CFMEU situation, with some coverage describing ongoing investigations and institutional responses to union conduct.[2]
- Public-facing CFMEU NSW/VIC pages and regional news centers continue to represent the union’s activities and member services, though substantive negotiations may have been affected by the administration and regulatory actions.[4][6]
- Coverage from major Australian outlets through 2024–2025 indicates judicial and administrative outcomes supporting the government’s takeover/administration stance, with subsequent court actions addressing the legality and scope of government measures.[7][9]
If you’d like, I can:
- Narrow to a specific date window (e.g., the last 7 days) and summarize the most recent headlines.
- Pull more focused sources (e.g., official CFMEU statements, government releases, or major outlets like ABC, Guardian, or NSW/VIC CFMEU pages) and provide a concise timeline.
- Create a brief, bulleted timeline of key events from 2024 to 2025 with sources.
Sources
23 August 2024 “Master Builders Australia welcomes the swift action of Government to appoint an external administrator to all branches of the CFMEU Construction and General Division,” said CEO Denita Wawn. “The appointment occurred within a day of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Administration) Bill 2024 received royal assent. “This has been
newshub.medianet.com.auAfter findings of "lawlessness" and bikie infiltration within the CFMEU, the federal government will seek to reset relations with a high-level meeting between ministers, unions and business next month.
www.abc.net.auNews Centre CFMEU NSW We represent 100,000+ construction workers, and protect and improve lives by upholding health and safety standards and fighting for decent wages and conditions.
nsw.cfmeu.orgMurray Watt says deregistering union's construction division would jeopardise ongoing investigations and that new US-style laws are unnecessary
www.theguardian.comElectrical Trades Union secretary says it's 'appalling' that agreements struck before the CFMEU was placed into administration 'aren't getting through' the FWC
www.theguardian.comNews CFMEU VIC & TAS We represent 100,000+ construction workers, and protect and improve lives by upholding health and safety standards and fighting for decent wages and conditions.
vic.cfmeu.org