Mick Gatto
Mick Gatto is a notable figure in the Australian construction industry, known for his connections to the CFMEU (Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union) and his involvement in various industrial relations matters. He has been described as a regular visitor to construction sites and CFMEU offices, often interacting with union officials, which has drawn scrutiny regarding his influence and the union's governance.
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Mick Gatto is a gangland figure who has been filmed dining with union leaders, raising questions about underworld influence in the economy.
Mick Gatto at yacht party with union leaders Earl Setches and Peter Marshall, Cbus appointment investigated
Australia· 2026-02-19
Mick Gatto is described as a criminal figure who infiltrated the Big Build and ran a 'racket'.
CFMEU report findings from Geoffrey Watson expose bribery, drugs, organised crime and moreAustralia· 2026-02-11
Mick Gatto is a gangland figure that Mark Irving has moved aggressively to push from the construction sector.
CFMEU report had Geoffrey Watson’s findings removed over Victorian Labor’s enabling of organised crime on federally backed infrastructure projectsAustralia· 2026-02-10
Mick Gatto’s book launch was held there in 2009.
Emma doesn’t like cancel culture. But she wants Guy Grossi held accountableAustralia· 2025-10-09
Mick Gatto is involved in an ongoing federal police probe into payments made into the accounts of suspected front companies.
Mick Gatto blasted by CFMEU administrator who vows to destroy his sway over the unionAustralia· 2025-10-03
Mick Gatto is a fixture of Melbourne’s underworld scene who was acquitted of murder during the gangland wars.
CFMEU boss Zach Smith organised meeting with Mick GattoAustralia· 2025-10-02
Mick Gatto is described as a gangland figure involved in union disputes and has been associated with giving gifts to union officials.
Mick Gatto gifts of gold jewellery to officials were clear breach, says administratorAustralia· 2025-07-28Irving is also continuing to investigate the role of underworld figures, including Mick Gatto.
CFMEU leaders losers High Court appeal to regain control of embattled union from governmentAustralia· 2025-06-18
Gatto shrugged off negative headlines about receiving payments to host a charity event.
A very ABC farewell for outgoing boss, but departing star isn’t feeling the loveAustralia· 2025-03-30
Mick Gatto is referenced in relation to threats made against James Paterson and his involvement in the building industry.
James Paterson says he is not intimidated by Mick Gatto threats to sueAustralia· 2025-03-25
Mick Gatto is referred to as an 'organised crime figure' and is involved in a legal dispute with Peter Dutton and Paterson over their comments about him.
Mick Gatto blasts CFMEU ‘falsehoods’, flags lawsuit against Peter DuttonAustralia· 2025-03-24
Gatto, a former boxer who describes himself as a mediator in the construction industry, has long been described as an underworld figure.
Melbourne West Gate Tunnel builder LTE linked to Comancheros, Mick GattoAustralia· 2025-03-21
Leavitt attended a meeting with Walker and Mick Gatto late last year to mediate a dispute involving Big Build-linked identities.
CFMEU veteran lashes corruption clean upAustralia· 2025-03-17
Mick Gatto is linked to ongoing criminal activities and payments from construction firms.
The taxpayer money trail from building sites to the underworldAustralia· 2025-03-16
Mick Gatto is an underworld figure associated with Faruk Orman.
Faruk Orman’s speedy workplace win casts wider shadow over construction industryAustralia· 2025-03-14
Mick Gatto is a Melbourne cleanskin who has supported Charlie Teo's events.
Scots College’s multimillion dollar castle to finally openAustralia· 2025-03-13
Setka defended underworld figure Mick Gatto as an 'absolute gentleman'.
John Setka defends Mick Gatto on Neil Mitchell’s podcastAustralia· 2025-03-04
Mick Gatto was a regular visitor of worksites and met with senior officials at the CFMEU offices.
CFMEU High Court challenge may stymie union clean-upAustralia· 2025-02-25
