Walkouts and shouts of ‘shame’ at NSW Labor conference as Anthony Albanese calls for unity

Prime minister Anthony Albanese’s speech boycotted by some union members as protesters rally outside Sydney conference

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Labor’s suspension of the CFMEU’s construction arm has caused controversy at the party’s New South Wales state conference, with some union members walking out during the prime minister’s speech.

Ahead of Anthony Albanese’s address, members of the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) yelled “shame” at every mention of action taken by Labor to suspend the construction arm of the CFMEU until further notice after allegations of criminal elements within the division of the union.

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