Irving Steps Down, New Leader Takes Charge in CFMEU Cleanup

0:00It's April 28th. You're listening to Adelaide News today, AI-powered local news. Mark Irving, the top barrister tapped in 2024 to clean up corruption and biker ties in the CFMEU construction union, has stepped down as Administrator. A senior New South Wales Union official, Michael Crosby, steps in to take the lead now. Irving faced brutal challenges, including two recent heart attacks that landed him in the hospital in May and August of 2025, plus death. Threats after firing hundreds of officials, he got appointed after the Union's division went into administration late last year over organized crime links. The government praises his solid work under fire, with Minister Jason Claire noting the tough circumstances, opposition fires back, calling it proof the clean-ups in chaos, and demanding a parliamentary probe into construction industry corruption. Three leaders like the Australian Constructors Association, hail Irving's respectful approach

1:01despite risks, but warn lawlessness could return. Without stronger rules and oversight, Queensland's already kicking off its own inquiry led by Stewart Wood. Irving sticks around in the senior council role, so the fight against the rot continues. But this shake of spotlights how deep the problems run in the. Building Game