The CFMEU administrator, Mark Irving KC, sent two teams of investigators away, despite their experience in uncovering corruption.
These teams were assembled to investigate graft within the union but were quickly disbanded, leaving serious misconduct allegations unaddressed for months.
One source said Irving was concerned that seeking more powers from the federal government could risk reviving calls for the coalition’s Australian Building and Construction Commission.
Former AFP officer Chris Craner was recruited to help investigate wrongdoing at the CFMEU, but the investigation was hindered.
Three confidential sources confirmed that Irving failed to enact advice to seek more powers from the federal government to deal with wrongdoing.
Author's summary: Corruption investigation hindered in CFMEU.