Former CFMEU Leader John Setka Charged Over Abusive Texts
The Christmas Day text that got former CFMEU boss John Setka charged
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John Setka, former leader of the CFMEU in Victoria, has been charged with multiple counts of using a communication device to menace and harass individuals. His abusive texts included derogatory remarks towards Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other recipients, with some messages sent on Christmas Day.
- 01Setka allegedly sent a series of abusive texts and emails over two months, including on Christmas Day.
- 02He faces multiple charges for using communication devices to menace, harass, and offend.
- 03The messages included explicit language and personal insults directed at various individuals.
- 04Setka's lawyer reported that he has received threats to kill, which are under police investigation.
- 05Setka stepped down as CFMEU leader in 2024 amid allegations of criminal infiltration in the construction industry.
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John Setka, the former head of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime and Energy Union (CFMEU) in Victoria, has been charged with several counts of using a communication device to menace, harass, and offend individuals. The charges stem from a series of abusive texts and emails sent over two months, including a particularly offensive message on Christmas Day. In these communications, Setka directed expletive-laden insults towards Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and others, referring to them with derogatory terms. The Melbourne Magistrates’ Court has released charge sheets detailing these allegations, which include messages telling recipients to engage in inappropriate actions with their mothers. Setka's lawyer has claimed that he has received threats to kill, prompting an ongoing police investigation. Setka previously led the CFMEU for 12 years but resigned in 2024 following revelations of criminal links within the union. His case has been adjourned to a special mention hearing in September.
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The case against Setka highlights ongoing issues of criminal activity within the construction industry and its implications for union integrity.
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