CFMEU Administrator Says John Setka Threats Must Be Taken Seriously

Mr Crosby, who was appointed to clean up the embattled union, indicated that the threats from Mr Setka should not be dismissed. While the specific nature of the threats was not detailed in his remarks, the administrator emphasised that the risks associated with the former Victorian branch secretary remain a significant concern for those overseeing the organisation's administration.

The administrator also directed criticism toward the political leadership, raising questions about a statement previously made by former Victorian premier Jacinta Allan. The exact details which Mr Crosby disputed were not fully elaborated, but his skepticism highlights ongoing friction between the union's temporary leadership and state officials.

In addition to his comments on Mr Setka and the former premier, Mr Crosby questioned the value of holding royal commissions into union conduct. He suggested that such inquiries may not yield the practical results required to reform complex industrial organisations, pointing to a need for more direct and immediate administrative action instead.

Details regarding how the administration plans to counter these ongoing threats or what specific security measures are being implemented remain unconfirmed.

Observers will be watching closely to see how both federal authorities and the Victorian government respond to Mr Crosby's frank assessment of the union's current state.