A leading CFMEU figure recently promoted to clean up the embattled construction union has been sacked following allegations he was involved in a range of suspected corrupt dealings.
What we know:
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John Perkovic faces allegations that he obtained a range of undisclosed benefits from construction companies he was meant to oversee as a senior union official (SMH).
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CFMEU administrator Mark Irving announced Perkovic’s dismissal on Thursday, adding that the companies allegedly providing the benefits had been referred to Victoria Police (The Australian).
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Irving said he had compelling evidence, including work emails, confirming the alleged conduct and admissions from Perkovic.
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CFMEU national secretary Zach Smith promoted Perkovic in July to the Victorian branch’s second-most-senior position overseeing most of the organisers in the industry (AFR).
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Irving provided details of Perkovic’s dismissal in a text message to more than 500 CFMEU members: “Mr Perkovic was given the opportunity to respond and has not been able to provide any acceptable explanation.”
- Read more: ‘People are pissed’: What’s going on with the CFMEU? (The Saturday Paper)
