Earl Setches
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Earl Setches is the secretary of the plumbers' union and a significant figure within the Australian Labor Party (ALP). He has been influential in the building industry and has a close relationship with state government officials. Recently, he was in the news for being filmed on a yacht with gangland figure Mick Gatto, raising concerns about underworld influence in the union and construction sectors.
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Earl Setches is a director of CBUS’s property arm and was involved in a review of fit and proper assessments.
CBUS board member resigns over undisclosed relationship with CFMEU bossThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-02-19
Australia· 2026-02-19
Earl Setches is a plumbers’ union boss and influential ALP figure who was filmed with Mick Gatto on a yacht.
Mick Gatto at yacht party with union leaders Earl Setches and Peter Marshall, Cbus appointment investigatedThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-02-19
Australia· 2026-02-19
