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CFMEU national secretary Zach Smith has faced another intense barrage of questions on his media rounds this morning, this time from Patricia Karvelas on ABC’s RN Breakfast.Smith refused to condemn former Victorian CFMEU boss John Setka, who resigned on Friday ahead of a series of reports that alleged serious misbehaviour including intimidation.Here’s an extract from the interview:Karvelas: Do you accept that John Setka has shamed your union?Smith: No, I don’t.
He made a decision on Friday to step aside because he thought it was the best thing for the union the best thing for the members of CFMEU. That speaks to his integrity and his credibility that he made that decision based on the best interests of the members. Also, a lot of things are going to be said about John over the coming weeks. I have no doubt.
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