CFMEU ‘monopoly’ cause of Big Build corruption, says construction boss
The outgoing CEO of ACCIONA Australia and New Zealand has criticized the CFMEU's dominance in Victoria's construction sector, linking it to corruption and inefficiencies. He argues that breaking this monopoly could lead to reduced costs and faster infrastructure development. Noonan also highlighted the need for streamlined planning and approval processes to mitigate delays and cost overruns.
- ▪Bede Noonan claims the CFMEU's monopoly on government worksites is a root cause of corruption.
- ▪He suggests that taxpayers could benefit from lower costs if planning processes were improved.
- ▪A recent corruption report indicated that the CFMEU used violence to eliminate competition from the AWU.
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