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‘Shocked’ Labor Calls in Corruption Watchdog over CFMEU Report
QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, JUL 10 – A government inquiry will examine allegations of corruption, bikie gang links, and a culture of violence and intimidation within the CFMEU's Queensland branch, which was placed into administration last August.
- The Queensland government announced a commission of inquiry to investigate the CFMEU's Queensland branch following a damning report on its culture of intimidation and violence.
- The inquiry was prompted by barrister Geoffrey Watson's three-month investigation into union violence, triggered by revelations of corruption and criminal links along the east coast.
- Past events include the federal government's 2024 placement of the CFMEU's Construction and General Division into administration after alleged bikie gang connections, and mass protests by thousands of union members demanding abolition of the Fair Work Ombudsman.
- Premier David Crisafulli said the inquiry is the most powerful tool to expose a broken system and a "thug" culture, while witnesses faced fears of retribution and refusal to cooperate hampered investigations.
- The inquiry's findings could result in compelled testimony, proposed legal actions, and changes aimed at improving security and enforcing regulations across construction sites in Queensland.
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Brisbane TimesBleijie lays groundwork for deeper public inquiry into state CFMEU
Without saying where they should go, the Deputy Premier has urged Queenslanders to “prepare to come forward with their stories” about the union’s actions.
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