The CFMEU administrator, Mark Irving KC, sent two teams of investigators away, despite their experience in uncovering corruption.
These teams were assembled to investigate graft in the union but were swiftly disbanded, leaving serious misconduct allegations unaddressed for months.
Three confidential sources who worked for CFMEU administrator Mark Irving KC confirmed he failed to enact advice to seek more powers from the federal government to deal with wrongdoing.
A top figure had to be sacked due to the corruption allegations.
Author's summary: CFMEU corruption investigation teams were disbanded.