This week on The Fin, Financial Review workplace correspondent David Marin-Guzman on what was uncovered in his nine-month investigation into the CFMEU, why the response shocked union insiders and whether this time, there might be lasting change.

This podcast is sponsored by Smartsheet.

Further reading:
‘The dam is breaking’: Setka resignation blow to culture of fear The CFMEU boss’ departure was a shock even to his own officials, but it is a watershed moment for the culture of silence and intimidation that has ruled the construction industry.
Caught on film: How Setka and the CFMEU wield their power Videos show John Setka delivering a suitcase message to a rival’s home, and other officials issuing threats and boasting of the union’s total control.
Albanese to push aside CFMEU bosses The Albanese government will seek to appoint an external administrator to clean up the CFMEU, sidelining its national and state leaders. The MUA is also considering whether to split from the CFMEU.

This week on The Fin, Financial Review workplace correspondent David Marin-Guzman on what was uncovered in his nine-month investigation into the CFMEU, why the response shocked union insiders and whether this time, there might be lasting change.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.smartsheet.com/operate-peak-human?utm_source=nine&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_campaign=o@ph-au&amp;utm_content=afrpodcast" data-stringify-link="https://www.smartsheet.com/operate-peak-human?utm_source=nine&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_campaign=o@ph-au&amp;utm_content=afrpodcast" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Smartsheet.</a>  Further reading:
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<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/the-dam-is-breaking-setka-resignation-blow-to-culture-of-fear-20240714-p5jtg5" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/the-dam-is-breaking-setka-resignation-blow-to-culture-of-fear-20240714-p5jtg5" data-sk="tooltip_parent">‘The dam is breaking’: Setka resignation blow to culture of fear</a> The CFMEU boss’ departure was a shock even to his own officials, but it is a watershed moment for the culture of silence and intimidation that has ruled the construction industry.</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/infrastructure/caught-on-film-how-setka-and-the-cfmeu-wield-their-power-20240713-p5jtdm" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/companies/infrastructure/caught-on-film-how-setka-and-the-cfmeu-wield-their-power-20240713-p5jtdm" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Caught on film: How Setka and the CFMEU wield their power</a> Videos show John Setka delivering a suitcase message to a rival’s home, and other officials issuing threats and boasting of the union’s total control.</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/albanese-to-intervene-to-clean-up-cfmeu-20240716-p5ju7o" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/albanese-to-intervene-to-clean-up-cfmeu-20240716-p5ju7o" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Albanese to push aside CFMEU bosses</a> The Albanese government will seek to appoint an external administrator to clean up the CFMEU, sidelining its national and state leaders. The MUA is also considering whether to split from the CFMEU.</li>
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