MP David Crisafuli Announces Scrapping of ‘CFMEU Tax,’ Vowing to Restore Productivity
MP David Crisafuli has announced the immediate repeal of a controversial regulation, which he terms the “CFMEU Tax,” arguing the action is vital to boost productivity and deliver housing affordability across Queensland. The statement was made from his office and subsequently posted on Facebook.
Mr. Crisafuli declared that his government is moving aggressively to address inefficiencies in the building sector. He stated, “We are restoring productivity in Queensland by scrapping Labor’s CFMEU Tax,” and emphasized that this represents “the biggest steps forward for productivity on Queensland construction sites and being able to deliver more houses today.”
Allegations of Misogyny and Corruption
The regulation being removed is formally known as BPIC, which Mr. Crisafuli explicitly labelled as the “CFMEU Tax,” asserting, “that is the removal of BPIC which we are calling the CFMEU Tax.” He laid the blame for the tax squarely on the previous administration, claiming, “It was put in by the former government.”
He then made serious accusations regarding the intent and effect of the clause, stating that “It was all about looking after their mates.” He alleged that the working culture was negatively impacted by the regulation, asserting that “the misogyny the bullying the harassment on construction sites by the CFMEU was not just allowed but it was encouraged through this clause.” He confirmed the immediate removal: “we’re removing it today.”
Economic Impact and Housing Affordability
The Member of Parliament stressed that the continuation of the tax would have crippled the state’s economy, citing findings from an independent assessment. Mr. Crisafuli noted, “An independent report has found that if BPIC continued by 2030 we’d be paying 25% more on major projects and that would be worth over $20 billion to our state.”
He directly linked the repeal of the tax to critical relief in the housing market, warning of severe consequences had the regulation remained. He explained that without the removal of BPIC, “In the house market that means 26,500 less homes built and that would have forced rents up by 8.3%.”
Concluding his statement, Mr. Crisafuli affirmed decisive action, stating, “So we’re taking action BPIC is gone.” He ended with a determined commitment to improving the state’s economic landscape: “The days of the CFMEU running riot across Queensland will be a thing of the past and we are determined to make sure that we return productivity and affordability to this great state.”
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