After allegations of corruption against the CFMEU (the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union), its Victorian branch has been put into administration. That follows some serious claims thrown its way in the last few days, including that it hired staff from within organised crime circles to head up major construction projects. National leader Zach Smith said they’ll investigate those claims in the interim – but that might not be enough… Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan says their “thuggish and appalling” behaviour should be investigated by the state’s anti-corruption commission and called for its construction arm to be deregistered. Council of Trade Unions’ Sally McManus pushed back on that but says she wants any CFMEU officials facing criminal allegations removed from their jobs. That’s put NSW branch secretary Darren Greenfield, who’s facing bribery charges, in the sights of Premier Chris Minns (paywall).