Sue Bull

Revealed: Administrators draw massive wages from CFMEU account

Federal Labor’s decision to place the Construction Forestry and Maritime Employees Union into administration may become a significant headache for the so-called party of the working class. Sue Bull reports.

Labor’s attack on the CFMEU won’t fix the housing crisis

Those cheering on Labor’s attack on the construction division of the Construction Forestry Maritime Employees Union claim the union is responsible for the shortfall in promised new homes. Sue Bull reports.

Protests oppose Australia, US support for Israel’s genocide in Gaza, Lebanon

As Israel, backed by the United States, continues to ignore every international law on “war”, protests demanding Israel be sanctioned and for a permanent ceasefire continue across the country. Pip Hinman reports.

Corio ward councillor stands with Nevada Avenue residents against inappropriate development

Residents in the City of Greater Geelong are concerned about an inappropriate planning application for a vacant block on the corner of Nevada Avenue and Cox Road. Sue Bull reports.

It’s not enough to ‘punish Labor’: We need to build a real alternative

It is not enough to “punish Labor” in coming elections. The real challenge is to build a political alternative that will act for the majority, not slavishly serve the billionaire class, argue Sue Bull, Jacob Andrewartha and Sam Wainwright.

Socialist Alliance’s corflutes targeted in City of Greater Geelong

Socialist Alliance has filed a complaint with the Victorian Police and the Victorian Electoral Commission over its candidates’ election posters being repeatedly damaged in the City of Greater Geelong Council. Sue Bull reports.

As solidarity builds for CFMEU under attack, ACTU defends Labor

As ACTU Secretary Sally McManus defends Labor’s new anti-CFMEU law, more unions are showing their solidarity and asking why the rule of law no longer applies to CFMEU officials. Sue Bull reports.

Councillor Sarah Hathway: ‘Spend on libraries and housing, not weapons’

The defence minister and the City of Greater Geelong are enthusiastic about becoming a defence manufacturing zone, but not everyone agrees. Sue Bull reports.

Green Left Show #41: Labor's CFMEU laws: 'The worst anti-union legislation in my life'

Despite claims of corruption and so-called “illegality” in the Construction Forestry Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU), Labor's new laws is aimed at nobbling one of Australia's most militant unions that has managed to protect the health and safety of workers in the very dangerous construction industry.