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flag NSW insurer icare donated $111K to ETU for worker training, sparking political debate over union funding and influence.

flag NSW public insurer icare donated $111,124 to the Electrical Trades Union in 2024–25, sparking political scrutiny over the purpose of the payment. flag Industrial Relations Minister Sophie Cotsis could not explain the donation’s use but suggested it may have funded training for high-risk workers. flag The funds were directed to the ETU’s training arm, led by Rita Mallia, a former CFMEU president removed in 2024 amid misconduct allegations. flag The Liberal Party questioned the donation’s legitimacy, while Premier Chris Minns said rejecting all ETU donations would be unreasonable. flag The ETU is pushing for a multi-employer agreement in the electrical sector, raising concerns about rising construction costs and union influence. flag icare also gave $52,564 to the CFMEU in the same period.

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