‘I’m going to kill her’: Union boss to face court over alleged whistleblower threat
Authorities have launched civil proceedings in federal court against former union boss Diana Asmar over allegations she threatened to kill a whistleblower and retaliate against three others who raised concerns about financial misconduct in the Health Workers Union. The Fair Work Commission alleges Asmar made violent and intimidating remarks, plotted to damage careers, and threatened to leak personal information. This case is separate from an ongoing civil action over claims that union funds were improperly funneled to a printing business linked to Asmar.
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