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Bikie enforcer kept senior CFMEU role despite assault charges

The Bandidos sergeant-at-arms sat on the governing board of the John Setka-led union branch,working as an organiser on major Victorian government projects.

  • byDavid Marin-Guzman andNick McKenzie

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Suburbs and marginal seats face spending cuts to rein in inflation

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Catherine King sponsored Qantas employee’s parliamentary pass

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