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For its part, the CFMEU argued that, far from being racist, they were looking after Chinese workers—and anyway, a Coalition MP addressed a Reclaim Australia rally. Also during Robb's interview with outspoken radio announcer, Alan Jones, (Jones has been terrifying his audience with predictions of mass Chinese ownership of Australian land and resources for years) the Trade Minister went right at the CFMEU, adding 'criminal association' as another reason not to trust the union. "They're the most corrupt union in Australia, Alan. They're in bed with the bikies who control 15 percent of the drug trade in Australia. Give me a break." Which brings us to:Are the unions who are complaining about the deal corrupt, backward institutions that are in bed with outlaw bikie gangs?This line likely stems from accusations levelled against the union by the Victorian Assistant Police Commissioner Stephen Fontana last year. Fontana told the Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption that the CFMEU uses outlaw bikie gangs as standover men for illegal debt collection. Also last year, a joint investigation by Fairfax and ABC's the 7.30 Report uncovered evidence of major crime figures receiving union kickbacks for organising construction contracts. Senior members of the CFMEU were implicated.Related: Fair Trade, Free Markets, and the Bitter Fight Behind Your Morning Cup of Coffee
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