The Greens have been slammed for voting against legislation designed to clean up the rogue construction division of the CFMEU, with the Albanese government accusing the minor party of siding with “organised crime”.
'Absolutely disgraceful': Labor slams Greens for siding with 'organised crime' elements around CFMEU after minor party opposes legislation to clean up rogue union
Support from the major parties put passage of the legislation beyond doubt, but the Greens slammed the new laws, with leader Adam Bandt describing them as “deeply flawed” and a “threat to freedom of association and the rights of all unions”. Employment and Workplace Relations Minister Murray Watt hit back at the criticism on Tuesday morning, saying the legislation was about “rebuilding the union” and ensuring it was focused on “representing the interests of its members”.
The Greens have slammed the new laws, with leader Adam Bandt describing them as “deeply flawed” and a “threat to freedom of association and the rights of all unions”. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman The Coalition also questioned the Greens' motives for opposing the legislation, with shadow foreign minister Simon Birmingham, demanding to know"what links exist between CFMEU leaders and leaders of the Greens”.
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