CFMEU boss John Setka has explained why he’s opted to retire from the role he’s held for more than a decade.

He told union members of his decision at a meeting on Thursday afternoon.

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“It’s a young persons game to be quite honest,” he told Jacqui Felgate on 3AW Drive.

“It take a big toll on you running a union and you’re under the gun a lot of the time.”

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