The union representing construction, forestry and maritime workers in Tasmania could be deregistered after revelations of criminal links with bikies.
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The Tasmanian government is investigating to determine what actions to take against the state's union branch including potential deregistration, after it was caught in a series of alleged corruption scandals.
Nine newspapers reported on Wednesday that a police camera hidden in the ceiling of the CFMEU's Sydney office allegedly caught a construction union boss accepting a bundle of cash in 2020.
Other allegations involve criminal bosses and bikies being given roles within the union in Victoria.
The revelations of potential criminal conduct in the CFMEU were extremely disturbing and a betrayal of hard-working construction workers in Tasmania, Attorney-General Guy Barnett said.
"I am seeking advice on what actions can be taken at a state level to protect Tasmanians - including potential deregistration of the CFMEU in Tasmania," Mr Barnett said.
"I will also be writing to the independent administrator appointed to investigate the CFMEU to request the investigation also covers the actions of the Tasmanian division."
The Tasmanian branch of the CFMEU is managed by the Victorian branch, which has been placed into administration along with its South Australian branch by the union's national office.
The Fair Work Commission announced on Wednesday it would make a court application to nominate an independent administrator over the union.
Australian Associated Press
