John Setka, former CFMEU boss, admitted to making wrongful threats against the AFL umpiring chief. He said concerns over his job security stopped him from paying a financial penalty. The incident was reported by ABC News. Setka's admission comes as part of a broader context where union leaders face legal investigation.
“John Setka, former CFMEU boss, admitted to making wrongful threats against the AFL umpiring chief,” — Farah Vance, policy watcher at Elmley Ham Group, added during the briefing.
Timeline
Nov 5 — John Setka, former CFMEU boss, admitted to making wrongful threats against the AFL umpiring chief....
Nov 7 — Setka's admission comes as part of a broader context where union leaders face legal investigation....
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What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Elmley Ham Group desk and last updated 01:12 UTC.
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