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WHY EVERY AUSTRALIAN SHOULD OPPOSE THIS LEGISLATION
We are a nationwide movement led by CFMEU Members and Delegates standing against the Industrial Relations Amendment (Administrator) Bill 2024, which threatens democracy across Australia. This legislation allows the government to seize control of unions by appointing administrators, bypassing democratic processes and undermining the rights of workers. By removing elected officials without due process, it risks expanding political interference to volunteer-led and religious groups, eroding civil liberties, including the right to a fair trial and freedom of association.
Together, we are fighting to protect our unions, our democracy, and the rights of all Australians.
The risk to every individual in australia
If this legislation is allowed to stand, it sets a chilling precedent where individuals may be denied a fair trial based on the influence or power of those making claims against them. We’ve already seen how a media campaign, like the one aired on 60 Minutes “Building Bad”, was enough to prompt swift parliamentary action, bypassing due process and effectively making the government judge, jury, and executioner.
This means that every individual could potentially face unjust consequences, with decisions made on public sentiment rather than fairness and law. This erosion of justice threatens the rights of all Australians, leaving them vulnerable to political or media-driven campaigns that could undermine their legal protections and fundamental rights. The rule of law must not be swayed by influence, power, or sensationalism—yet this legislation opens the door for exactly that kind of abuse, putting everyone’s freedoms at risk.
news and articles
The recent media reports regarding the CFMEU and its ongoing High Court challenge paint a one sided picture of the union’s administration and the legitimate fight of its members to restore democracy and due process. It is crucial to challenge the narrative being pushed by government-appointed administrator Mark Irving and the vested interests backing his position.
Contrary to claims that the High Court challenge is “stymying” efforts to clean up the union, the reality is that it is a necessary fight to restore democratic processes within the CFMEU. The forced removal of elected officials by the Albanese government, without allowing members a say, is an affront to union democracy and undermines the principles of natural justice.
Members have every right to question an administration imposed by the state, particularly when it was installed in response to a media-driven exposé rather than through any due process initiated by the union’s rank and file. The High Court challenge represents an attempt to return the union to its members and prevent government overreach into independent workers’ organisations. If the government really wanted to help construction workers, maybe they should try fixing dodgy site safety instead of playing CEO of the CFMEU.