Tens of thousands of construction workers are expected to down their tools on major infrastructure projects in Melbourne tomorrow.
It’s understood the workers will be protesting against the federal government’s decision to put the construction branch of the CFMEU into administration.
Members will gather outside the Trades Hall on Lygon Street and will march to the Fair Work Commission on Exhibition Street.
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The Victorian government said it could not confirm what impacts the protest would have on the big build projects.
“Everyone has a right to protest,” Public Transport Minister Gabrielle Williams said.
“What they don’t have a right to do is conduct themselves in a way that causes harm to anyone else and, of course, that would be our request for this action.”
Police are warning there will be traffic diversions in place along with a police presence.
“General duties police will have a visible presence at the event to ensure community safety,” a Victoria Police spokesperson said.
“A number of traffic management points will be in place throughout the CBD between approximately 10.30am and 1pm, so we ask that people be patient, plan their journey and allow extra travel time.
“Victoria Police respects the right for individuals to protest lawfully, however we ask they do so peacefully, without impacting the broader community.”
The embattled CFMEU was placed into administration by the federal government on Friday.
The move comes after new revelations aired by 60 Minutes and Nine newspapers that more than 20 members of the CFMEU have been stood down following allegations the union has been infiltrated by criminal figures.
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