Unions probe not finished with Bill Shorten and AWU

By Royce Millar, Ben Schneiders
Updated September 24 2015 - 11:08pm, first published 3:02pm
Bill Shorten faces questions about his union activity on Q&A.
Bill Shorten faces questions about his union activity on Q&A.
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten at the royal commission into unions in July.
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten at the royal commission into unions in July.

At least three former Thiess John Holland executives are expected to be questioned, with a much anticipated appearance by senior executive Stephen Sasse, who negotiated a landmark workplace agreement for the project with Mr Shorten.
At least three former Thiess John Holland executives are expected to be questioned, with a much anticipated appearance by senior executive Stephen Sasse, who negotiated a landmark workplace agreement for the project with Mr Shorten.
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten speaks to the media after appearing at the royal commission in July. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten speaks to the media after appearing at the royal commission in July. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer
Mr Shorten has defended the workplace deal and on Monday told the ABC's <i>Q&A</i>  that on Eastlink he had "negotiated an agreement which saw the best payment of construction pay rates to construction workers ever negotiated in Australia". Photo: Jason South
Mr Shorten has defended the workplace deal and on Monday told the ABC's <i>Q&A</i> that on Eastlink he had "negotiated an agreement which saw the best payment of construction pay rates to construction workers ever negotiated in Australia". Photo: Jason South

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