Jacinta Allan is failing to cut through. The denials are making it worse

Jacinta Allan is failing to cut through. The denials are making it worse

The state Labor government has been under weeks of sustained political pressure. But it won’t turn around the slump in support with this defensive manner.

  • byAnnika Smethurst

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Setka’s secret sisterhood:Labor women in covert support of CFMEU boss revealed
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Setka’s secret sisterhood:Labor women in covert support of CFMEU boss revealed

Leaked text messages reveal a network of Labor-linked women rallied around the fallen union leader over criminal harassment charges and his criticism of Rosie Batty’s domestic violence advocacy work.

  • byNick McKenzie,Ben Schneiders andDavid Marin-Guzman
Labor primary vote slumps under Premier Jacinta Allan

Labor primary vote slumps under Premier Jacinta Allan

Support for the government has eroded to its lowest level in years,as disgruntled voters swing behind the Coalition and minor parties in the latest Resolve Political Monitor.

  • byAnnika Smethurst
The CFMEU boss,a wad of cash and a hidden camera:New pictures reveal covert police operation
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The CFMEU boss,a wad of cash and a hidden camera:New pictures reveal covert police operation

A police camera hidden in the ceiling of the CFMEU’s Sydney office allegedly captured NSW construction union boss Darren Greenfield being passed a $5000 bundle of cash.

  • byNick McKenzie,David Marin-Guzman andBen Schneiders
CFMEU needs a complete rebuild
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CFMEU needs a complete rebuild

Beleaguered CFMEU national secretary Zach Smith says he wants to clean up his own house. But he’s deluded.

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When Annameike finished her VCE last year,she treated herself to a tractor

When Annameike finished her VCE last year,she treated herself to a tractor

The stars of the class of 2023 will be celebrated at an awards ceremony on Wednesday,with some winners coming to the big smoke for their moment in the spotlight.

  • byBridie Smith
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Indigenous justice commission to probe worksite allegations amid CFMEU fallout

Indigenous justice commission to probe worksite allegations amid CFMEU fallout

Premier Jacinta Allan has also confirmed that the Victorian Labor Party had begun formal processes to eject the CFMEU’s construction division from its ranks.

  • byBroede Carmody andKieran Rooney
Warning on CFMEU intimidation sent to Allan,Albanese in 2022
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Warning on CFMEU intimidation sent to Allan,Albanese in 2022

A construction company battling CFMEU standover tactics wrote to top Labor politicians detailing their trouble and offering proof.

  • byNick McKenzie,David Marin-Guzman andBen Schneiders
‘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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Allan wants CFMEU temporarily banished from Victorian Labor

Allan wants CFMEU temporarily banished from Victorian Labor

The premier said she had “deep disgust” for alleged behaviour within the union in her first public remarks since the resignation of CFMEU secretary John Setka.

  • byBroede Carmody andRachel Eddie
Victorian premier quizzed after CFMEU allegations
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Victorian premier quizzed after CFMEU allegations

Nick McKenzie has quizzed Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan after an investigation by this masthead,AFR and 60 Minutes sparked a construction industry crisis.