Jun 30, 2026 – 7.15pmThe workplace watchdog has refused to take enforcement action over the alleged boycotting of a non-CFMEU Indigenous labour hire firm in Victoria despite a three-year investigation, and the agency’s lack of powers to compel witnesses may have been a factor.The Fair Work Ombudsman told First Nations Traffic Management on Friday it did not have enough evidence after interviewing dozens of witnesses and issuing notices to produce information to 11 different sources over claims the construction union and top-tier builders discriminated against the firm on 19 state infrastructure sites because it did not have a CFMEU enterprise agreement.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Watchdog probe of CFMEU ‘black ban’ fails on lack of evidence
The Fair Work Ombudsman’s lack of coercive powers may have been a factor in not taking enforcement action despite an intensive three-year investigation.
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