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CFMEU forced to deal withorganised crime-linked companies, inquiry told

Former CFMEU administrator Mark Irving KC has told an inquiry the union protected its members by engaging with companies linked to organised crime.

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Ciara Jones26 Aug 2026, 05:46 amUpdated 3h ago1 min readAsiaAustralia

Australia — Ciara Jones

CFMEU forced to deal with organised crime-linked companies, inquiry told

Former CFMEU administrator Mark Irving KC has told an inquiry the union protected its members by engaging with companies linked to organised crime.

This report is published with credit to ABC News Australia. The wire sent a summary; open the original for any extra context. Read on ABC News Australia →

Source: ABC News Australia · Ciara Jones. Published 26 Aug 2026, 05:46 am.

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