Sly of the Underworld has once again discussed the CFMEU corruption scandal, including what he finds “absurd” about it.

The veteran crime reporter thinks the scandal has “taken a back seat which it shouldn’t”.

And he’s read out a report back in 1981 relating to the Builders Labourers Federation (BLF), which is eerily similar to the scandal unfolding now.

Press PLAY to hear what he finds ‘absurd’ (and the 1981 report)

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