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November 2022

• Proceedings commenced against The Australian Workers’ Union – National Office and branches (excluding the Victorian Branch)

October 2022

• Inquiry into Independent Education Union of Australia (IEUA), WA Branch
• Investigation into the Australian Workers’ Union – National Office and branches (excluding the Victorian Branch)

August 2022

• Investigation into the Australian Workers' Union

May 2022

• Investigation into Master Plumbers & Mechanical Contractors Association of New South Wales concluded

April 2022

• Investigation into The Australian Workers’ Union

February 2022

• Investigation commenced into HSU Victoria No. 1 Branch
• Investigation commenced into former officer of the Australian Education Union, Australian Capital Territory Branch
• Statement for media: Conclusion of investigation into the Australian Workers' Union donations

December 2021

• Commissioner requests CFMMEU branch take remedial steps
• Proceedings commenced against President of CFMMEU Mining and Energy Division Queensland District Branch

September 2021

• Conclusion of investigation into the CFMMEU Queensland District Branch

December 2020

• Full Court of the Federal Court varies civil penalties imposed on CEPU

November 2020

• Update: Full Court overturns decision to quash investigation into AWU donations
• Full Court overturns decision to quash investigation into AWU donations