Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Women) Share this | Hansard source

Yes, I am aware of such threats. In the first instance, the CFMEU are very happy with the current state of play in the industry. Why do we know that? Because they have donated more than $7 million to the Australian Labor Party since 2007—$7 million. In fact, $7 million is also the sum of money that the CFMEU have been fined. When you have in excess of 100 of your senior officials facing court or the Fair Work Commission on in excess of 1,000 charges, it is little wonder that those opposite do not want anything done within the sector.