Tasmanian Labor stands for well-paid, safe and secure jobs.

The union movement plays a vital role in looking after workers’ safety, pay and conditions.

Tasmanian Labor totally condemns any criminal activity. The allegations relating to the CFMEU Construction Division in Victoria must be fully investigated by relevant authorities.

I want to make it clear there are no allegations against any Tasmanian CFMEU Construction Division officials, delegates or members.

However, given the Victorian CFMEU Construction Division also governs Tasmania, I have written to the Australian Labor Party’s National Executive to request the immediate suspension of the CFMEU Construction Division from the Tasmanian Labor Party.

I have also instructed Labor’s Tasmanian State Secretary to not accept any donations from the Union.

We fully support Federal Minister Tony Burke’s commitment to take all steps within his power to ensure criminal activity is identified and stamped out, with those responsible being held to account for their conduct.

Dean Winter MP
Tasmanian Labor Leader