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CFMEU probe head flags interim report as union grills former watchdog
The inquiry has its eye on making recommendations for an updated state building code, after wrapping up evidence from former watchdog figures.
- Matt Dennien
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Ex-building regulator boss might have committed misconduct: inquiry
Queensland’s CFMEU inquiry has heard evidence of potentially unlawful behaviour by the regulator, along with pressure and interference from Labor and union figures.
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- Queensland government
Public servant feared CFMEU boss would punch her in ‘frightening’ meeting
After the 2018 incident with then CFMEU state secretary Michael Ravbar, the senior public servant warned her female colleagues not to meet with him alone.
- Matt Dennien
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- Queensland government
What two inquiries and forced debate reveal about LNP and Labor’s lull
More than 18-months into government, the LNP is yet to fully shed its opposition-era attack footing. But Labor is also still struggling to find its feet as one.
- Matt Dennien
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IBAC to push for more public hearings, as Wilson changes tack on corruption definition
Opposition Leader Jess Wilson, having resisted long-standing calls to broaden IBAC’s jurisdiction, says she will “seriously consider” the change if the Coalition is elected to government.
- Chip Le Grand
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‘Had an absolute crack’: Top player in Big Build clean-up steps down
Top official Steve Dargavel has been regarded as one of the most effective players in attempting to fix Victoria’s scandal-ridden construction sector.
- Nick McKenzie
The Christmas Day text that got former CFMEU boss John Setka charged
Police have accused Setka of telling people to sleep with their mothers, get liposuction and stop sucking up to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
- Erin Pearson
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- Victoria
‘Load of crap’: Gatto defiant amid raids on his house and close associate
Gatto’s lawyer said the arrests were unrelated to the construction industry, instead centring on “allegations regarding driving infringements”.
- Nick McKenzie, Grant McArthur, Chris Vedelago and Alexander Darling
Setka has received death threats, court told
The embattled former unionist says he’s “happy” about the threats.
- Tara Cosoleto
‘A pox on all of them’: Former IBAC chief slams major parties over integrity
Former IBAC commissioners Stephen O’Bryan and Robert Redlich have been calling for greater powers since the early years of the anti-corruption agency. They remain frustrated by the lack of political action.
- Chip Le Grand