Contractor boss concerned over impartiality of Cross River Rail project staff

Cross River Rail in Brisbane is back in the spotlight of investigation following the CFMEU’s evidence last month. Years of pressure campaign It is trying to achieve the $9.8 billion railway project – allegedly partly supported by the government.

Sanfilippo was also on the witness list yesterday and was expected to testify further this morning.

Senior CPB industrial relations and human resources staff Matthew Papworth, Andrew Large and Michael O’Brien are also expected to be called to the stand.

Graeme Silvester, chief executive of CPB’s parent company CIMIC Group, and Nicole Watson, senior HR figure at global construction firm Ghella, are also scheduled to attend.

If necessary, another hearing is planned for tomorrow, with additional time for Friday.