Question Time AU

Matter of Public Importance

Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union

House of Representatives · Thursday 6 November 2025

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At a glance

Tim Wilson raised a matter of public importance regarding alleged corruption within the CFMEU. He argued that the union's issues had worsened since the government placed it under administration fifteen months prior. Wilson criticised the government for failing to provide accountability and for avoiding parliamentary questions on the subject. He attributed the current situation to the previous abolition of the Australian Building and Construction Commission.

Outcome

The motion was passed with 84 votes in favour and 46 against.

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How the debate unfolded

Opened the debate

Tim Wilson (Goldstein) (Liberal Party) Liberal

Wilson argued that corruption within the CFMEU had intensified despite the union being placed under administration fifteen months earlier. Wilson claimed that organised crime groups were infiltrating public projects and receiving kickbacks funded by taxpayers and home buyers. Wilson asserted that the government had failed to address these systemic issues and had avoided answering questions in parliament. Wilson contended that the abolition of the Australian Building and Construction Commission had enabled this corruption to spread across construction sites.

Votes during this debate

Division 31: Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union Passed 84–46