Labor's Union Ties and Cover-ups

Anthony Albanese and his Labor government have lost the people's trust and support. Labor is tied to the CFMEU because of the union's massive donations. They are also hiding the largest wage theft in Australia's history, especially among miners in Central Queensland and the Hunter Valley, who are owed significant back pay.

Recent actions by Labor, such as the late submission of bills, suggest a cover-up to avoid scrutiny.

Unions like the CFMEU have lost their way, evident during the COVID-19 lockdowns when members rebelled against their union's lack of care. Labor abolished the ABCC despite criminal issues within the unions. Labor’s relationship with the CFMEU is a problem and is driven by donations.

As a former union member, I value true unions like the Miners Federation. Today, many union bosses prioritise personal gain, neglecting their members, as seen with the CFMEU and Mining and Energy Union. Workers are forced into monopolistic unions without choice, but alternatives like Queensland's Red Union exist. Protecting union monopolies will further their demise and lower wages. Choice is crucial.

Look at this: Chandler Macleod Group, part of Recruit Holdings, the world's largest labour hire company, works with the CFMEU and Mining and Energy Union in Hunter and Central Queensland. The federal government spends billions on labour hire - and the Fair Work Commission has approved these questionable arrangements. BHP, with union help, forced workers from permanent jobs to lower-paying Tesla labour hire, then to Chandler Macleod with another big pay cut.

We need open scrutiny and an inquiry, not just window dressing. The Bill should go to committee, or at least be heard on Friday.

We want to amend the Bill to enable challenges to the Minister's regulations. We are committed to seeing criminal charges laid against union crooks, reinstating the watchdog and pushing for comprehensive industrial relations reform.

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