CFMEU secretary John Setka has threatened to shut down AFL-linked worksites over Stephen McBurney’s former role at Australian Building and Construction Commission
The Victorian union leader John Setka has demanded the AFL sack the head of its umpiring department, threatening shutdowns on league-linked building sites unless it complies.
Setka, the state secretary of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union, made the threats earlier this week in relation to Stephen McBurney, a formerMcBurney is also a former commissioner of the Australian Building and Construction Commission , a body repeatedly criticised by Setka, which was formally abolished by the Albanese government in 2023.
“Steve McBurney umpired 401 games, including four AFL grand finals, he has been a long-time mentor to umpires at every level and has done an outstanding job since returning to the AFL to take up the role of head of officiating.”“Given the recent appalling and threatening commentary from the Victorian Secretary of the CFMEU, John Setka, the AFLUA wishes to again declare its support for Stephen McBurney’s appointment to the AFL’s Head of Officiating role.
“In the AFLUA’s dealings and negotiations with the AFL, any differences of opinion are managed in a positive, respectful, and civil manner. With Steve as Head of Officiating, we have every confidence this relationship will continue for the betterment of umpiring.”The Albanese government and Victorian government have been criticised for not coming down harder on Setka.
Setka was unrepentant on Wednesday when asked about the AFL’s statement, so it appears neither party is likely to back down.that he would not renominate for his role in an election to be held later this year.
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