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The Guardian

High court will expedite challenge from former CFMEU officials against administration



Former construction union bosses claim forced administration is unconstitutional because it prevents or limits political donationsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFormer construction union officials challenging the government’s law putting the union into administration will get their day in the high court as early as November, after the court agreed to expedite the case.On Friday, the acting chief justice, Michelle Gordon, ordered a timetable that will allow the case to be heard this year after the plaintiffs argued the law prevented them giving political donations and campaigning ahead of the federal election, due by May 2025.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/sep/06/cfmeu-administration-high-court-challenge-expedited-november

Author : Paul Karp Chief political correspondent

Publish date : 2024-09-06 07:16:59

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