Amidst Anthony Albanese’s confusing election promises, there’s one commitment that stands out. An Albanese Labor government will close down the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC). 

For most Australians, this will mean very little. The ABCC can seem obscure or fail to resonate with everyday lives. But to the construction unions – particularly the high-profile CFMEU – the ABCC is a despised enemy.