Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union

The majority voted in favour of a motion introduced by South Australian Senator Simon Birmingham (Liberal), which means it passed.

Motion text

That the Senate—

(a) notes the conspicuous silence from The Australian Greens in relation to the Government's legislative response to the CFMEU's scandal of corruption, lawlessness and thuggery;

(b) notes that the Leader of The Australian Greens, along with Greens MPs and senators, have not ruled out receiving any donations from the CFMEU while it is under administration;

(c) agrees that no amount of money is worth supporting corruption, bullying, sexism and thuggery; and

(d) calls on the Leader of The Australian Greens to clarify the full extent of the party's relationship with the CFMEU and confirm that the party will not accept any donations from the CFMEU while it is under administration.