John Setka expelled from CFMEU

British entertainer David Walliams is facing widespread condemnation, amid allegations he preyed on young female fans - allegations he denies. It comes just days after British comedian Russell Brand was sentenced to more than a decade in jail for rape and sexual assault.British Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says Brand's conviction should be a wake-up call for the media and entertainment industries.We hear from journalist Dorothy Byrne whose work led to the documentary 'Russell Brand: In Plain Sight'.Then - the Victorian construction the  CFMEU expels its former bossWe'll dive into the organisation, and hear from the man administering it.And the sandpaper scandal given a second innings - thanks to a new book from star batsman Usman Khawaja that's sent his former teammates back to the crease.

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John Setka faces accusations of diverting more than three-million dollars of union funds to his companies. He strongly denies the allegations. 

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British comedian David Walliams is facing widespread condemnation, amid allegations he preyed on young female fans - including teens - for sex.