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Bringing back building 'watchdog' helps a political agenda, but not concerns about union corruption

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

Battle lines are being drawn over the proposed re-establishment of the building industry “watchdog” the Australian Building and Construction Commission (the ABCC). It is shaping up as a possible trigger for a double dissolution election.

Legislation introduced to the Senate to bring back the controversial body has already been rejected...

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