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Former CFMEU boss John Setka admitted to breaching workplace laws by launching a public campaign against AFL head of officiating Stephen McBurney. Setka's campaign included a Facebook post with a mock wanted poster of McBurney, stating '(Not) Wanted Dead or Alive'. The Federal Court heard that Setka's actions were part of a calculated operation, which contravened sections of the Fair Work Act. Setka's barrister argued that the campaign was not deliberately planned, but the court found it to be a media campaign. The court will decide on the financial penalties for Setka and the CFMEU at a later date.
Setka, who is now retired and in the midst of a divorce, faces a potential fine. The CFMEU, which has undergone significant changes since Setka's departure, could be fined. The union's new leadership has emphasized a shift towards lawful but robust unionism, with many former officials leaving or being removed from their positions.
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