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‘Direct line to Jacinta’: CFMEU’s links to political power and organised crime probed

A former union figure has described his boss boasting about his ability to influence which contractors will win work on major projects.

Covered by 2 sources from Australia. First reported by The Sydney Morning Herald ·

How 2 newspapers cover this story

  1. The Sydney Morning HeraldAustraliaFirst report

    ‘Direct line to Jacinta’: CFMEU’s links to political power and organised crime probed

    A former union figure has described his boss boasting about his ability to influence which contractors will win work on major projects.

  2. The AgeAustralia

    ‘Direct line to Jacinta’: CFMEU’s links to political power and organised crime probed

    A former union figure has described his boss boasting about his ability to influence which contractors will win work on major projects.

Coverage details

2 outlets from Australia are covering this story: The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age published it almost at the same time, on November 11, 2026.

Key names in the coverage: Jacinta.

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