Ex-CFMEU boss John Setka admits to illegal tirade against AFL umpiring boss
ABC News Australia · Kristian Silva ·
John Setka admitted to breaching the Fair Work Act by threatening to delay AFL construction projects unless umpire Stephen McBurney was sacked.
In short:
Former construction union boss John Setka has admitted to breaching the Fair Work Act after trying to coerce the AFL to sack its head of umpiring.
Prosecutors say Mr Setka launched a media campaign against umpire Stephen McBurney, threatening to delay AFL building projects if Mr McBurney wasn't sacked.
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