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Just jumping into the investigation? Need a refresher on what’s been covered so far? Here’s a summary of the powerful probe’s work to date.
Crisafulli government launches $19.7 million investigation reporting by this masthead and 60 Minutes on crime, corruption and misconduct in unions and industry across the country.
Inquiry chaired by Commissioner Stuart Wood, with a final report due by 31 July He also faced his own questions during the government’s attacks on the union and the former Labor government.
This month: Flow and former Workplace Health and Safety Queensland staff last week CFMEU reveals its experiences of impact on the office investigation says one of four samples examined “Regulatory capture” by union. Earlier the inquest held an unusual media conference outside a company on the Gold Coast. Links to Melbourne underworld identity Mick GattoWhen asked whether they would need an extension of time, he implied that they found “more than we expected.”
Last month: The investigation carried out its first (out of 10 investigations) three-day blocks of public hearings for the yearAlong with evidence from senior figures in the civil construction industry and former anti-corruption lawyers of CFMEU executives. There has been much focus on the recent situation of the latter. victorian focused reportbut there are also accusations directed at his own department by a former Labor minister. Contact the union.
Late last year: Hearings in November and December heard from government-appointed CFMEU management figures investigating the former leadership’s use of violence. They are expanding their “fiefdom” into civil construction. A second hearing block I went deeper It focuses on the questions of why, how and who, amidst the alleged efforts of the construction union or directed by two union leaders on the opposing side.
