Multiple outlets report that Michael Ravbar, a former boss of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) Queensland branch, resurfaces in Victoria, prompting an investigation by a watchdog. The reports state that Ravbar was sacked from his Queensland leadership role after earlier misconduct and scandal-related issues and that he was also banned from working at other unions. The new Victorian involvement triggers scrutiny over whether the ban has been breached or whether any protections and enforcement mechanisms were followed. The outlets frame the matter as an investigation into Ravbar’s current status and activities within the union movement, focusing on compliance with the earlier restrictions. While the reporting centers on the watchdog’s inquiry, details of the specific Victorian role and the investigation’s outcomes are not provided in the shared summaries. Across the sources, the common elements are Ravbar’s prior removal from CFMEU Queensland leadership, the existence of a ban affecting union work, and the watchdog’s investigation following his reported return in Victoria.
Watchdog investigates CFMEU official Michael Ravbar’s return to Victorian union role
Multiple outlets report that Michael Ravbar, a former boss of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) Queensland branch, resurfaces in Victoria, prompting an investigatio...
- Michael Ravbar is reported to have been sacked as boss of the CFMEU Queensland branch.
- Ravbar is said to have been banned from working at other unions following his removal.
- He is reported to resurface in Victoria in connection with union activity or a role.
- A watchdog investigation is underway into whether the ban is being complied with.
- The reports focus on enforcement and compliance rather than reporting an investigation result yet.
When Michael Ravbar was sacked as boss of the scandal-racked union’s Queensland branch, he was banned from working at other unions.
1 month agoWhen Michael Ravbar was sacked as boss of the scandal-racked union’s Queensland branch, he was banned from working at other unions.
1 month agoWhen Michael Ravbar was sacked as boss of the scandal-racked union’s Queensland branch, he was banned from working at other unions.
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