Kevin Rudd (Griffith, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

I welcome the question which has been presented on this matter. Firstly, in response to the first part of his question: yes, indeed I do the welcome the fact that, as reported, the construction division of the CFMEU has decided to disaffiliate itself from the Australian Labor Party. I do regard that as good news all round, given my historical views of that division of that union, particularly concerning the activities of certain of its leadership over a long period of time.

Secondly, in relation to all details concerning campaign finance, they are properly directed to the—

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