Five arrested in CFMEU corruption probe
Police raided the CFMEU headquarters and six other Melbourne properties. They were investigating secret payments on Victorian building projects. Five people were arrested.
Why it mattersSecret payments on building projects push costs up. They also stop fair competition for public work.
AustraliaVictoria's biggest infrastructure sector faces scrutiny; a royal commission will examine the CFMEU, construction firms, labour hire practices, and government oversight of projects.
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