Article 6P5KX Anthony Albanese slams John Setka after union heavyweight resigns as CFMEU boss

Anthony Albanese slams John Setka after union heavyweight resigns as CFMEU boss

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Josh Butler and Jordyn Beazley
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Controversial figure will step down from role as Victorian branch secretary after 12 years

Anthony Albanese has slammed John Setka, saying he has no legitimate place in the Labor movement" after the powerful union figure resigned as secretary of the Victorian branch of the CFMEU.

The prime minister's comments came after reports were published on Saturday by Nine newspapers into alleged criminal links within the construction industry and the union.

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