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

Yet again, I hate to say it, but yes, disappointingly, I am. As I said, with its latest fine the CFMEU now has in excess of $10 million in penalties awarded against it. There is only one other figure that comes anywhere near matching the $10 million. Colleagues, what do you think that figure is?

An honourable senator: Donations!

Donations. That's exactly right. And where have those donations gone, colleagues? Just look at those opposite. Eight million dollars has gone from the CFMEU to the Australian Labor Party to support things like refusing to restore law and order to the building and construction sector in Australia—$8 million of funds from the hardworking members. Ten million dollars of funds from the hardworking members has literally just gone to absolutely nothing, and the CFMEU is proud of that. (Time expired)