Ralph Edwards

Ralph Edwards is a prominent figure in the Australian construction industry, known for his role as a key campaigner behind the Construction Industry Support Association. He has been involved in efforts opposing the Albanese government's decision to place the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) into administration, a move that followed concerns about corruption and organized crime within the union during the tenure of former leader John Setka. Edwards has publicly advocated for fresh elections within the union, seeking to regain control and influence amidst ongoing investigations into financial irregularities, including a slush fund with estimated assets of $1 million that has recently come under scrutiny.