The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has expressed concern at reports of physical threats to industrial officials regarding the administration of the construction division of the CFMEU.

Australia’s largest and most representative business network is responding to reports that the administrator Mark Irving KC has been warned by police of “credible threats to undermine his efforts to clean up the union and industry.”

It follows the revelation by ACTU Secretary Sally McManus that she minimises going out and is living in several different locations out of concerns for her own safety.

ACCI chief executive officer Andrew McKellar says no-one in Australia should fear for their own safety in their workplace.

“People in positions of responsibility should be able to do their jobs and conduct their business without being subjected to threats and intimidation,” said Mr McKellar.

Mr McKellar also said the business community supports the appointment of the administrator and any further work that would clean up the building and construction industry.