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flag Australian police probe construction firms over alleged payments to gangland figures like Mick Gatto to avoid strikes.

flag Australian Federal Police are investigating suspected facilitation payments to underworld figures in the construction industry, including Mick Gatto, with raids and document requests targeting up to 20 firms like Cobild, LTE, and Rangedale. flag The probe, part of broader efforts to combat systemic corruption, alleges companies paid gangland figures to avoid industrial disputes, with some payments disguised as consultancy fees. flag Cobild is reported to have paid Gatto for union peace, though it denies wrongdoing. flag Gatto denies misconduct and claims his actions were legal. flag CFMEU administrator Mark Irving has warned Gatto against union involvement, while scrutiny grows over Irving’s leadership. flag No charges have been filed, and the investigation remains ongoing.

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