Representing 93 affiliated unions with over 2 million members across 20 countries in the region, the 130 delegates unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the Australian government’s appointment of an administrator to control the union, which removed 270 elected officials—most of whom were ousted without any charges or allegations of misconduct. The resolution further criticised the imposition of administrative control on the union for up to five years, depriving its members of their democratic rights. The financial burden placed on the CFMEU, including an exorbitant salary allocated to the government-appointed administrator was also condemned.

Absolutely insane that a government can claim the power to simply do this.

Seems like an invitation to set off wildcat strikes. I can’t imagine any union body tolerating an administration that is simply installed at the whim of a right-wing government.