Two teams of investigators with experience in integrity were assembled to uncover corruption in the CFMEU union, but were swiftly disbanded.
The Albanese government's CFMEU reform chief, Mark Irving, KC, abandoned the anti-corruption teams, leaving serious misconduct allegations unaddressed for months.
Irving was concerned that seeking more powers could risk reviving calls for the Coalition's Australian Building and Construction Commission.
Suspected corrupt officials took key roles within the union during this time.
Author's summary: Corruption investigation in CFMEU union disbanded.