STATEMENT FROM ALP NATIONAL SECRETARY PAUL ERICKSON

The ALP National Executive met today and took action in response to extensive reporting concerning the alleged conduct of the construction division of the CFMEU and a number of its officials and delegates.
 
The number one job of any union and its officials is to look after its members. The reported behaviour is the complete opposite of this.
 
The National Executive has unanimously resolved to suspend the CFMEU Construction Division’s affiliation to the New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmanian branches of the ALP.
 
This suspension will remain in place until further notice.
 
For the duration of the suspension, the branches of the CFMEU that have been suspended will be excluded from all rights ordinarily afforded to an affiliated union under Labor’s National Constitution and the rules of the ALP state branches.
 
The Labor Party will not levy or accept any affiliation fees from these branches of the CFMEU for the period of the suspension, and no political donations from these branches will be accepted by the ALP or any of its state and territory branches.
 
The National Executive has taken note of the General Manager of the Fair Work Commission’s statement that, among other things, he is seeking advice about making an application to place the branches of the CFMEU into administration.
 
The ALP National Executive will consider extending the suspension of affiliation to other branches of the construction division should they be placed into administration.

Thursday, 18 July 2024