Role of CFMEU administrator - Fair Work Ombudsman
Mark Irving KC has been appointed as administrator of the Construction and General Division of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU).
www.fairwork.gov.auHere is the latest information I can provide based on the most recent public reports I found:
- Mark Irving KC has resigned as CFMEU administrator in April 2026. Multiple outlets reported his departure and noted that the administration is transitioning to a rebuilding phase with a new lead and strategy.[1][2]
- The Fair Work Commission and CFMEU communications indicated that Irving handed over responsibilities to Michael Crosby, while Irving remains involved as senior counsel and the administration moves into the next phase of reform.[2][3]
- The announcements framed the move as part of a broader shift to a fresh leadership approach and a culture change within the union, aimed at restoring public trust and continuing the reform agenda.[3][2]
Key sources you can consult for more details:
- Yahoo News: Lawyer charged with cleaning up embattled CFMEU quits (April 27, 2026).[1]
- ABC News: CFMEU administrator Mark Irving KC resigns (April 27, 2026).[2]
- Fair Work Commission media release and related materials on appointment and role of the administrator.[10][3]
If you’d like, I can pull specific passages or summarize the official statements from these sources in more detail, or I can look for any subsequent developments (e.g., successor appointments or interim governance changes) as they become available.