Two teams of investigators with experience in integrity matters were formed to uncover corruption within the CFMEU union, but were soon disbanded.
The Albanese government's CFMEU reform chief, Mark Irving KC, abandoned these anti-corruption teams, leaving serious misconduct allegations unaddressed for months.
As a result, suspected corrupt officials took on key roles within the union.
According to three confidential sources, Irving also failed to enact advice to seek additional powers from the federal government to deal with wrongdoing.
Author's summary: CFMEU administrator disbanded corruption teams.