CFMEU Insider Reveals Shocking Union Violence and Corruption
There’s a startling story emerging from inside the CFMEU, the construction union that’s been at the center of controversy for years. Charles Farrugia, a former union representative, has stepped forward as a whistleblower, revealing a world of intimidation, betrayal, and corruption that many had only suspected. His account paints a picture of a union where violence and nepotism are alarmingly normal, and where government-funded projects can be manipulated for personal gain.
Farrugia, who had worked as a CFMEU delegate on Victoria’s Big Build infrastructure program, alleges he was coerced into covering up a violent crime in order to secure ongoing work on government projects. The incident began when a fellow union delegate, Lee Bozic, allegedly attacked Farrugia at his home in front of his wife and young children. The attack was brutal, leaving Farrugia’s family terrified. In response, Farrugia, along with his father and brothers, retaliated against Bozic, an act that was captured on CCTV.
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What makes the situation more troubling is what followed. Farrugia claims he was summoned by union officials and pressured to impede the police investigation into the attack. In other words, to continue working on major infrastructure projects, he was expected to participate in what could amount to perverting the course of justice. Desperate to maintain employment, Farrugia reluctantly agreed, but soon discovered he had been double-crossed and was effectively banned from further projects.
The story doesn’t end there. Farrugia asserts that intimidation continued, with threats to his life and his family’s safety. His wife recalls overhearing warnings linking the family to criminal bikie groups. Even after the CFMEU was placed into administration under Mark Irving KC, Farrugia says the culture of nepotism and corruption persisted, particularly within the powerful Victorian branch previously controlled by former union boss John Setka. Despite promises from the new leadership to intervene, he never regained employment and believes the Croatian faction within the union continues to exert significant influence.
Farrugia’s revelations add another layer to the ongoing “Building Bad” scandal that has plagued the CFMEU. They highlight not only serious allegations of criminal conduct and union misconduct but also the failure of the administration and, critics argue, the Albanese government, to fully clean up the union. Opposition figures have described the union as terrorizing workers and their families while driving up costs on government projects, further illustrating the deep systemic issues within the organization.
Despite the personal risks and legal scrutiny, Farrugia hopes his story will trigger a thorough investigation into the union’s practices. He acknowledges his own mistakes in the course of the violent incidents, but his courage in speaking out sheds light on a culture of intimidation and corruption that has long remained hidden behind closed doors. In the end, his experience underscores the human cost of corruption in one of Australia’s most powerful unions, and the urgent need for accountability at every level.
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