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BK Labour Scandal and Big Build Contracts | Melbourne News
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Bernard Kearney, owner of BK Labour, dodged a criminal conviction and hefty fine by settling for just $3,000 after pleading guilty to falsifying documents tied to cash withdrawals—suspected bribes. His company, backed by the CFMEU, secured nearly $400 million in Victoria’s Big Build contracts, funds allegedly diverted from sporting clubs. Police are still hunting who received the money, while demanding new powers to track finances and intercept communications. Premier Jacinta Allan’s office denies pressure over contracts, but the case reignites debate over corruption in construction—and could reshape how the state tackles organized crime in the sector.
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