The fallen trade unionist has used the medium of ink on skin to issue a defiant message.
Industry insiders are concerned about a relationship between a union boss under police investigation and a Multiplex executive who advises the Allan government.
Say what you will about John Setka – at least he had the sense to resign. The same can’t be said of certain others,who cling to their well-paid jobs as Rome burns.
The escalation comes after a series of revelations about the CFMEU’s ties to organised crime,but the union is yet to agree to an independent administrator.
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.
Court documents show the extent of the Fair Work Commission’s probe,which calls for senior officials to be booted and cars,laptops,credit cards and security passes to be surrendered.
Victoria Police and Fair Work Commission are investigating a potential multimillion-dollar fraud,as well as allegations top official spent members’ money on cinema tickets and shopping at IKEA.
The Fair Work Commission has moved to install a leading silk with sweeping powers to take over the CFMEU’s construction branches in four states.
Judge slams corruption as Fair Work Commission hits hurdles trying to gather the evidence it needs to put CFMEU into administration.
The CFMEU faces a fresh probe into the potential misuse of members’ funds to interfere in another union’s election.
Awkward timing for a big developer and its CFMEU dealings,while MPs in Spring Street duck and weave.