Ex-CFMEU boss admits breaching Fair Work Act over AFL umpire threats
Summary of 2 reports
John Setka acknowledged violating the Fair Work Act by threatening to delay AFL construction projects unless umpire Stephen McBurney was dismissed. The Fair Work Ombudsman characterized Setka's actions as a remorseless and public campaign against McBurney, though Setka cited uncertain financial circumstances regarding a potential penalty.
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Ex-CFMEU boss admits to illegal tirade against AFL umpiring boss (opens ABC Australia in a new tab)
John Setka admitted to breaching the Fair Work Act by threatening to delay AFL construction projects unless umpire Stephen McBurney was sacked.
John Setka admits to campaign against AFL umpiring chief, but says his future is too uncertain to pay financial penalty (opens The Sydney Morning Herald in a new tab)
The Fair Work Ombudsman says Setka mounted a remorseless and public campaign against Stephen McBurney.
