Company director arrested as police raid CFMEU headquarters

Kim Mellech, director of Top Up Labour Hire, was arrested after raids on CFMEU offices across Queensland and Victoria.

Why it mattersThe investigation targets alleged corruption between labour contractors and union officials. This affects safety and fairness in construction work.

AustraliaMajor raids on Queensland union headquarters signal a federal push against corruption in Australia's construction industry, with implications for construction costs and working conditions.

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Victoria and Queensland police raid CFMEU in corruption probe

Police executed warrants across two states targeting CFMEU officials. These officials are suspected of accepting corrupt benefits from a labour hire company.

Why it mattersThe cross-border operation shows authorities are pursuing corruption in the building industry across state lines. This raises the stakes for union officials and contractors involved.

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Police raid CFMEU Brisbane office in Olympic corruption investigation

Queensland and Victorian police raided the CFMEU's Brisbane headquarters on Wednesday. They were looking into alleged corruption in Olympic contract bidding.