Further charges laid against former CFMEU boss John Setka
One day2 outlets reported this in 6 reports over 1 day - a further 4 reports reprinted copy already published elsewhere
After publishing: 1 headline quietly rewritten1 change
- ABC News (Australia)seen 14 Aug, 07:22headline rewritten
Breaking: Further charges laid against former CFMEU boss John SetkaFurther charges laid against former CFMEU boss John Setka
The headline, as it mutated - 2 wordings
- 14 Aug, 04:34Further charges laid against former CFMEU boss John Setka1 outlet
- 14 Aug, 11:42Ex-union boss bailed after social media threats charges5 outlets
All 6 reports on Fri, 14 August 2026
What it is about
John SetkaCFMEUDamien PetersonSen Const PetersonMark IrvingNicole SpicerAlex TurnerMatthew McgowanNational NewsFair Work CommissionInstagramAustralian AssociatedAustralianFootscray, Victoria, AustraliaMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Who published it, and when
original reportcopyedited after publishingfirst to report
ABC News (Australia)
macleayargus.com.au
irrigator.com.au
bendigoadvertiser.com.au
dailyliberal.com.au
queanbeyanage.com.au
14 Aug, 04:34over 7 hours14 Aug, 11:42
How it spread - 2 original reports, 4 reprints
Fri, 14 August 2026
2 reports- ABC News (Australia)04:34first to reportedited after publishing
previously
Breaking: Further charges laid against former CFMEU boss John SetkaThe charges relate to an investigation into allegedly threatening and harassing emails sent to CFMEU administrators.
- bendigoadvertiser.com.au11:42
A former union leader has been granted bail after facing court on charges over a social media post...
4 reprints
- macleayargus.com.au14 Aug, 11:42their copy
- irrigator.com.au14 Aug, 11:42their copy
- dailyliberal.com.au14 Aug, 11:42their copy
- queanbeyanage.com.au14 Aug, 11:42their copy