<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?> <docID>332828</docID> <postdate>2024-11-11 12:05:29</postdate> <headline>CFMEU members urged to reveal experiences</headline> <body><p><img class="size-full wp-image-332830" src="https://citynews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20240903134507062208-original-resized.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" /></p> <caption>The CFMEU's construction arm has been placed into administration amid claims of criminal conduct. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)</caption> <p><span class="kicker-line">By <strong>Savannah Meacham</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Disgruntled CFMEU members are being asked to anonymously reveal their experiences of menacing or unlawful conduct as part of an inquiry into corruption within the union.</strong></p> <p>The CFMEU's construction arm was placed into administration after allegations of criminal conduct and organised crime links on job sites.</p> <p>The Fair Work Commission tasked independent firm KordaMentha in August with auditing and preparing a report on the financial risks the union may face after it entered administration.</p> <p>The firm has established an anonymous reporting website for anyone, including CFMEU members, wanting to report "corrupt, menacing, improper, unlawful or criminal conduct" by industry and union officials.</p> <p>"This platform is designed to keep you safe by allowing you to report something with the option of anonymity," the platform said.</p> <p>KordaMentha said it would complete a preliminary report by December 3.</p> <p>The CFMEU faced heightened scrutiny after Nine Newspapers revealed allegations the construction and general division was involved in criminal and corrupt conduct.</p> <p>Administrator Mark Irving promised detailed investigations to expose the grip outlaw motorcycle gangs and organised criminals had on the union's construction arm.</p> <p>After receiving a damning report into the Victorian branch, which indicated it was laden with violence and intimidation, he committed to establishing an integrity unit.</p> <p>The body will investigate a growing number of allegations and also scrutinise the relationships between suppliers and former senior union officials, particularly in Victoria.</p> <p>Other branches in NSW, Queensland and SA will also be scrutinised over the extent of bikie and organised crime involvement within their construction industries.</p> </body>