The Dirty Dealings Behind a Climate Change Research Centre The recent revelations about the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre's (PICAC) ties to gangland figure Mick Gatto have sparked controversy and raised questions about the centre's research on the CFMEU corruption scandal.
This is not just a tale of cronyism and backroom deals, but also a story that highlights the deep seated problems in Australia's construction industry.
Gatto brokered the deal for PICAC's headquarters to be built on land purchased by the plumbers' union, collecting a monthly fee from Banco, the developer involved.