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John Setka expelled from CFMEU over alleged fund misappropriation
The Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) has expelled former secretary John Setka following allegations of significant financial impropriety. Union administrator Michael Crosby announced the decision, noting that Setka faces 27 disciplinary charges.
Setka is accused of misappropriating more than $3 million in union funds by allegedly diverting revenue from merchandise sales and building site vending machines to his own companies. Forensic inquiries suggest a private political slush fund controlled by Setka received over $400,000 from Coca-Cola Amatil, as part of a larger $3 million sum earned from site vending deals and merchandise.
Setka, who served as secretary for over a decade before resigning in July 2024, has previously denied all allegations of misconduct. The expulsion, which includes the removal of his union membership for up to five years, occurs as the CFMEU faces scrutiny from the Kourakis royal commission regarding corruption allegations related to Victoria’s $109 billion Big Build infrastructure project.
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CFMEU · Coca-Cola Amatil · John Setka · Michael Crosby · Victoria
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Setka’s membership has been revoked for a maximum of five years. theqldr.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] John Setka has been expelled from the CFMEU. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au · theqldr.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Kourakis royal commission is investigating the conduct of the union and the state Labor government regarding the $109 billion Big Build scheme. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au · theqldr.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Setka faces 27 disciplinary charges under the union’s disciplinary process. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au · theqldr.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] A Setka-controlled slush fund received over $400,000 from Coca-Cola Amatil. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Setka has denied all allegations of misconduct. theqldr.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Setka is alleged to have misappropriated more than $3 million in union funds. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au · theqldr.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] The slush fund earned more than $3 million from building site vending machine deals and CFMEU merchandise. www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.smh.com.au