A ‘staged’ meeting and a secret deal: how a union boss exerted ‘extraordinary influence’ on the Andrews government

An anti-corruption report in Victoria, Australia, suggests that former Premier Daniel Andrews and a union leader staged a meeting to exert influence over government policy. The report highlights concerns regarding the transparency of the Andrews government's dealings with the United Firefighters Union.
Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews, left, and the United Firefighters Union leader, Peter Marshall. Composite: Guardian Design/AAP Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews, left, and the United Firefighters Union leader, Peter Marshall. Composite: Guardian Design/AAP Victorian politics A ‘staged’ meeting and a secret deal: how a union boss exerted ‘extraordinary influence’ on the Andrews government Integrity experts say Ibac’s report exposes a deeper problem with Victoria’s anti-corruption laws
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