‘Zero tolerance’ rhetoric over the CFMEU follows years of wilful blindness
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‘Zero tolerance’ rhetoric over the CFMEU follows years of wilful blindness

Alongside tolerance there has been indulgence,hubris,gratitude (for massive donations) and a lack of political will.

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