Podcasts about cfmeu

When one of Australia’s most infamous Victorian gangland figures was arrested last week over an alleged traffic infringement, it raised some eyebrows.So given Mick Gatto’s centrality in the building industry, was this the Victorian police pulling at straws in some last ditch attempt to crack down on suspected corruption?Today, investigative reporter Nick McKenzie on whether this arrest was, as Gatto asserts, “a load of crap”. Or if it’s illustrative of a new dedication by police to clean up an industry that’s been rife with alleged corruption for decades.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When one of Australia’s most infamous Victorian gangland figures was arrested last week over an alleged traffic infringement, it raised some eyebrows.So given Mick Gatto’s centrality in the building industry, was this the Victorian police pulling at straws in some last ditch attempt to crack down on suspected corruption?Today, investigative reporter Nick McKenzie on whether this arrest was, as Gatto asserts, “a load of crap”. Or if it’s illustrative of a new dedication by police to clean up an industry that’s been rife with alleged corruption for decades.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director of The Centre for Public Integrity and recently involved in investigating crime in corruption in the CFMEU, Geoffrey Watson SC, joined Jacqui Felgate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacqui Felgate and the City of Yarra Mayor Stephen Jolly have gone back-and-forth over allegations of corruption on the Big Build, and particularly in relation to the CFMEU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On today's show: Headlines: 1. Cultural Survival calls for protection of land defenders in report released at UN's 25th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues2. CFMEU administrator resigns and appoints new head of government-appointed, undemocratically elected body We hear a conversation between Tuesday Hometime's Jan Bartlett and Binoy Kampmark about the US and Israel's attacks on Iran, Lebanon and Palestine and the consequences of Trump and Netanyahu staying in power for the world. Binoy Kampmark is a senior lecturer at RMIT focussing on international security, the war on terrorism, and politics. Tune in to Tuesday Hometime on Tuesdays from 4 - 6pm or click here to listen to previous episodes. We also delved into the archives to play a segment from the Gay Liberation Radio show originally aired on the 20th of April 1977 in which host Carl speaks with fellow member Bruce about being working class homosexual. The show ends with the last regular segment from our comrades at the Commons Social Change Library 'Tiny Sparks and Turning Points' -- a bulletin documenting historical events which changed the continent. This edition focusses on the month of May. Find out more about the library here.  

From suburban concrete pours to multi-billion dollar rail links, learn how alleged CFMEU "featherbedding" and standover tactics are inflating costs for every Australian. Andrew McKellar joined Gary Hardgrave to explain why the federal government must stop stalling and appoint a powerful new regulator to clean up the construction industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigative reporter with The Age, Nick McKenzie, joined Jacqui Felgate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean & Sofie's $50,000 Rumour File - Do you have a rumour? Call 133 882 or email breakfast@4bc.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 3AW Drive host had comments to make on the CFMEU in the lead-up on Anzac Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liberal state member for Narracan, Wayne Farnham, joined Jacqui Felgate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we dive into the gas tax drama - who voted for the punters, who sided with the gas lobby, and One Nation's backflip. We unpack multiple political manoeuvres and pageant politics, from Albo's tussle with Karl Stefanovic, Victorian Premier Jacinda Allen turning the CFMEU corruption saga into a personal spat, and Penny Wong's semantic gymnastics when asked if Australia is at war. Plus: the latest on the punters' e-bikes, Konrad loses his shirt live on air, and a new side quest unlocked - free sauce at every pie shop in Australia. Bypass the Algorithm, Sign up to the Punter Times Newsletter https://www.punterspolitics.com/pages/email-sign-up Support We the Punters on PATREON (https://www.patreon.com/punterspolitics) Buy Punters Stickers & T-shirts (https://www.punterspolitics.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Ben Carroll, joined Jacqui Felgate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Chalmers is called out for using the Iran war as cover for his economic mismanagement. Plus, the Victorian Opposition Leader responds after the AFL tells her to remove a video criticising the CFMEU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Claude wrote these. I did not. Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack are back for Episode 147, recorded on 5 March 2026. It's a massive week of news — a record Kiwi exodus to Australia, a leaked Liberal Party post-mortem, the Star Casino legal fallout, a landmark war in Iran, and a bumper AFL season preview. Settle in.Record Kiwi Migration & Trans-Tasman Economics[00:00:41]The BBC reports New Zealand citizens are leaving at record levels — over 60,000 departed in a single year, the equivalent of 180 people per day. Former PM Jacinda Ardern has joined the exodus, reportedly house-hunting on Sydney's northern beaches. Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack debate the merits of the northern beaches vs. the eastern suburbs, and the real net migration figures behind the headlines.Net migration loss from NZ: over 30,000 in 2024 to Australia aloneLong-term departures hit 101,932 in 2023 — remarkable for a nation of 5.3 millionNZ GDP per capita: USD 49,000 vs. Australia's USD 69,000New Zealand has been in negative GDP growth since December 2024, but is forecasting ~4% growth in the next financial yearAustralia has maintained consistent positive GDP growth post-COVID (0.8%–2.5% p.a.)The two countries are described as being at opposite ends of the economic cycleBrief discussion on Jacinda Ardern's post-Harvard career options and what Julia Gillard's post-PM trajectory looks like by comparison

The crime reporter has weighed in on recent claims.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacqui Felgate has reacted to the Labor Party's latest move in the CFMEU corruption scandal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leader of the Victorian Greens, Ellen Sandell, has highlighted the three things IBAC should be able to do statewide, amid the CFMEU corruption scandal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines here II Cuban attack / Reflections on CFMEU attack by Queensland Inquiry / New NT Administrator with Elder arrested outside NT Parliament / Charges dropped against Tas Forest Defenders / Vic Government offloading to local Councils puts services in jeopardy.Voices4Palestine here II Mark Gillespie, a 78er who sees parallels with the fight for Gay Rights in 1978 against police batons with the attacks on Palestinian Rights Activists today. His speech was recorded in Sydney 22 February by Vivien Langford from 3cr Climate Action Show.Suppression Laws Briefing here II Greg Barnes SC looks at the new Speech Suppression Laws during a briefing held on the 16th February by The Information Rights Project.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy using the broad scythe of satire to cut the weeds of political mayhem this week.Anti-racism & Unions here II Unions and the fight against racism? Jiselle Hanna, Secretary of the CPSU Vic Branch, spoke at a recent Refugee Action Collective (a) Anti-Racism Forum.

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Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics.Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Zane AlcornNewsreportsHeadline news discussion on the issue of the Isis brides and how the Albanese government's refusal to repardiate them back to Australia enables and feeds into the populist right.Discussion about Albanese's sexist characterisation of Grace Tame as "difficult".Interviews and DiscussionRecording of a talk by Guy Gillor from Anti-zionism Australia speaking at a public forum on February 24 titled "Speaking up against genocide: Why Labor is criminalising dissent". You can listen to the individual talk here.Sue Bull, former CFMEU trainer and member of Socialist Alliance discusses why Geoffrey Watson's CFMEU report to Qld inquiry is an attack on all unions. You can listen to the individual interview here.Saul Eslake, independent economist based in Tasmania joins the program to unpack the real cost of the Big Build Project in Victoria and whether the CFMEU really cost the tax payers over $15 billion. You can listen to the individual interview here.      

The anti-corruption expert says Victoria's Labor government was willing to 'deal with the devil' on its Big Build projects – at the cost of 'bad governing'.Mentioned in this episode:Your support mattersSupport non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025

Executive director at Centre for Public Integrity, Dr Catherine Williams, joined Jacqui Felgate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Expert in political marketing from the Australian National University, Dr Andrew Hughes, joined Tom Elliott.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor MPs have been called on to return donation money gifted to them by the CFMEU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THERE IS A FEEDBACK FROM HKJ'S HEADPHONES TO HIS MIC - THIS IS NOT GOING TO BE FIXED - I HAVE BEEN TOLD HKJ HAS BEEN YELLED AT APPROPRIATELY. AI slop from our mate Claude Sonnet 4.6 - who is a good slopmaker and a blessed robot.Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack are back for Episode 145, kicking off with Chinese New Year greetings before diving headlong into the Liberal Party's new leadership under Angus Taylor, Victoria's CFMEU corruption saga, and the ever-deepening Epstein files rabbit hole. They roam through the Munich Security Conference, Zelensky's sharp Putin put-down, Cuba's unravelling regime, and the Iran situation — then lighten the mood with one-hit wonders in literature, the T20 World Cup disaster, AFL State of Origin, Winter Olympics, and the Premier League title race. Buckle up.SHOW NOTES WITH TIMESTAMPS

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New federal Liberal leader Angus Taylor joined Jacqui Felgate for an in-depth chat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The journalist at the centre of an aggressive stand-off with Jacinta Allan over the CFMEU corruption has revealed why she chose to stay silent in the moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian premier Jacinta Allan has lost her temper in a spectacular way with journalists who were asking about allegations of rampant dodginess in the construction, forestry, mining and energy union the CFMEU. Today’s afternoon headlines edition from The Front. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacqui Felgate has blasted police minister Anthony Carbines today, after his response when questioned on barrister Geoffrey Watson SC amid the CFMEU scandal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has faced questions over CFMEU corruption after the bombshell report came to light last week. Jacqui Felgate was quick to ask him about whether he had spoken to Jacinta Allan, whether IBAC needs greater powers in Victoria and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former head of IBAC has told Tom Elliott that Jacinta Allan would have known IBAC were powerless to investigate the CFMEU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday Headlines: Libs’ hardline immigration policy leaked, ‘ISIS brides’ turned back after leaving Syrian camp for Australia, grandparent of Gus Lamont arrested, intermittent fasting makes “no difference” to weight loss, and Barack Obama clarifies his stance on aliens. Deep Dive: Allegations of mob-linked figures, intimidation and inflated costs on taxpayer-funded infrastructure have triggered a political firestorm in Australia. At the centre of it is the construction arm of the CFMEU. A recent inquiry has floated a $15 billion figure, which the Victorian government says is untested, as it resists calls for another royal commission. In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou speaks with award-winning journalist from The Age, Nick McKenzie about what is alleged, how it connects to one of Australia’s largest infrastructure pipelines, and what it reveals about public money, unions and accountability. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier Jacinta Allan has been caught out once again in the fallout of the CFMEU corruption scandal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy opposition leader Jane Hume says things need to change in the Liberal Party and admits the party is in an unsustainable position.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigative reporter Nick McKenzie’s 2024 exposé of the criminal infiltration of the construction sector prompted a slew of investigations among governments and law enforcement agencies around the country.The conclusions of those investigations reveal the extent of that corruption, and its findings are damning - including that the CFMEU's conduct could have cost taxpayers $15 billion, and the Victorian government knew of the problems but did not fix the problem.Drug trafficking and shocking sexual exploitation of women on major infrastructure sites - are some of the other claims.Today Nick McKenzie on the serious questions the government has to answer.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigative reporter Nick McKenzie’s 2024 exposé of the criminal infiltration of the construction sector prompted a slew of investigations among governments and law enforcement agencies around the country.The conclusions of those investigations reveal the extent of that corruption, and its findings are damning - including that the CFMEU's conduct could have cost taxpayers $15 billion, and the Victorian government knew of the problems but did not fix the problem.Drug trafficking and shocking sexual exploitation of women on major infrastructure sites - are some of the other claims.Today Nick McKenzie on the serious questions the government has to answer.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: Labor Notes Podcast — Minnesota workers organize a mass day of action as ICE activity turns immigration enforcement into an unavoidable workplace issue. Words & Work — USL soccer players use the championship spotlight to demand a real CBA, healthcare, and basic professional standards. America Works — Nurse practitioner Tracy Augusta connects holistic health, spirituality, and the labor history of Black caregiving. The SAG-AFTRA Podcast — Performers break down new AI protections, digital replica rules, and what producers can—and cannot—do without consent. Labor Express Radio — A documentary filmmaker and UAW activists recount corruption, job selling, and the rank-and-file movement that reclaimed union democracy. Plus Shows You Should Know: El Cafecito del Día — youth activism and love-in-action organizing; Green and Red Podcast — general strikes, May Day, and class-conscious storytelling; The Concrete Gang — construction industry news and a CFMEU victory; Pipe Up — Black leadership in the pipe trades; Union Or Bust — nurses on the Kaiser strikes; The Valley Labor Report — a Volkswagen win in Chattanooga.

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Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Krishani Dhanji, political reporter and live blogger for Guardian Australia, based in Canberra.

Jacqui Felgate has weighed in on the Premier's response to the questioning on the CFMEU scandal at this morning's press conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics.Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Zane AlcornNewsreportsPresenters discuss the latest allegations against the CFMEU unpacking the corporate media bias of the coverage against the CFMEU and the draonican nature of the forced administration by the Albanese government.Interviews and DiscussionsMahmut Kahraman from the Kurdish Democratic Community Centre of Victoria joins the program discussing why supporting the self-determination of the Kurds within Northern Syria is essential following the implemention of the Syrian integration agreement between the Rojava's Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the United States-backed Syrian Transitional Government (STG). You can listen to the individual interview here.Isaac Nellist, member of Socialist Alliance and journalist for Green Left reports on the extreme police violence against people protesting the visit of Zionist Isaac Herzog and why his visit has ultimately backfired for the Albanese government. You can listen to the individual interview here.

Tom Elliott has angrily reacted to Jacinta Allan's public comments today in relation to the damning CFMEU report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fallout of a bombshell report into the CFMEU released on Wednesday has continued, with pressure mounting on the State government regarding what they knew was happening on the Big Build construction site.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CFMEU accused of massive corruption, including hiring strippers as cleaners so they could perform for workers. Plus, the university debating society that won't debate people it disagrees with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacqui Felgate has highlighted the "disgraceful" things Victorian taxpayers have had to pay for, after an "explosive" report into the CFMEU and Labor government came to light today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liberal state member for Narracan, Wayne Farnham, worked in the building industry for over 30 years, and has reacted to the "absolutely abhorrent" findings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations and Employment, Tim Wilson, has accused Premier Jacinta Allan of "turning a blind eye" amid the release of a bombshell CFMEU report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former CFMEU boss John Setka has been arrested and charged over allegedly threatening and harassing emails sent to a union administrator; The Victorian government has announced a major crackdown on youth crime, proposing laws that could see children face life sentences for violent offences; Menulog has announced it will cease its Australian operations in two weeks, after nearly two decades in the country; In the midst of the long-awaited Oasis tour in Australia, frontman Liam Gallagher has taken to X to admit the band’s current tour “saved his life”. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.