The Fair Work Ombudsman has kicked off legal action against former union heavyweight John Setka, alleging he tried to coerce the AFL into sacking its head of umpiring.
The ombudsman alleges Mr Setka tried to illegally coerce the AFL into sacking its head of umpiring Stephen McBurney — a former Australian Building and Construction Commissioner.abc.net.au/news/fair-work-ombudsman-legal-action-john-setka/104956654
The ombudsman alleges Mr Setka took adverse action against Mr McBurney "because he had or had exercised workplace rights, including initiating and/or participating in more than 50 court actions against the CFMEU in that previous role as the Australian Building and Construction Commissioner between 2018 and 2023".
"Good luck to the AFL with any plans to build any projects, as our members will not be building or supporting any projects that the AFL are involved in" whilst the AFL supported Mr McBurney."They will regret the day they ever employed him." "Mr McBurney had a lawful workplace right to perform his role as the Australian Building and Construction Commissioner without having to fear that he would later be targeted by the type of conduct we allege Mr Setka engaged in."
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