'Woke': ex-union boss slams charges over emails, posts
One day2 outlets reported this in 6 reports over 1 day - a further 4 reports reprinted copy already published elsewhere
All 6 reports on Thu, 3 September 2026
What it is about
Matthew McgowanJohn SetkaMark IrvingFair Work CommissionInstagramMaritime Employees UnionAustralian AssociatedMelbourne, Victoria, AustraliaAustralianAustraliaNational NewsCFMEUMelbourne court
Who published it, and when
original reportcopyfirst to report
merimbulanewsweekly.com.au
northweststar.com.au
nvi.com.au
hardenexpress.com.au
bordermail.com.au
ABC News (Australia)
3 Sept, 03:50over 1 hour3 Sept, 04:07
How it spread - 2 original reports, 4 reprints
Thu, 3 September 2026
2 reports- nvi.com.au03:50first to report
A former union leader has defended his actions after fronting court over a series of allegedly offensive emails...
4 reprints
- merimbulanewsweekly.com.au3 Sept, 03:50their copy
- northweststar.com.au3 Sept, 03:50their copy
- hardenexpress.com.au3 Sept, 03:50their copy
- bordermail.com.au3 Sept, 03:50their copy
- ABC News (Australia)04:07
The former union boss spoke to reporters after facing a Melbourne court charged with using a telecommunications device to menace and offend.