CFMEU delegate charged with drug trafficking at union headquarters
Taskforce Hawk has charged CFMEU delegate James Hluschko with drug trafficking and having illegal weapons.
Victorian police have charged CFMEU delegate James Hluschko with drug trafficking and having illegal weapons. Detectives from Taskforce Hawk allege he tried to trade drugs for weapons with other union members.
This happened at CFMEU headquarters in Melbourne's CBD. Police seized three OC spray bottles, anabolic steroids, peptides and prescription drugs.
They also seized about $10,000 in cash. The charge is part of a broader investigation into corruption within the CFMEU.
The Albanese government put the union into administration in 2024 to clean it up. Legal sources confirm detectives continue gathering evidence against other senior CFMEU officials.
Allegations include bribery offences. They are investigating whether building companies were asked to provide $40,000 and expensive NRL tickets.
- James Hluschko
- Delegate charged
- $10,000
- Cash seized
- 2024
- Administration began
- $40,000 and NRL tickets
- Building company offer alleged
Why it mattersIt shows the scale of corruption within Australia's largest construction union. It raises questions about whether the government's administration model is truly addressing systemic problems.
AustraliaConstruction industry corruption can inflate building costs and delay major projects; ongoing charges suggest the problems persist despite federal intervention.
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