Cross River Rail
Microwave thrown, safety notices weaponised: Contractor tells inquiry of union’s campaign of intimidation
The last day of this week’s sitting of the inquiry into the CFMEU in Queensland delved into the culture of safety representatives handpicked by a union boss.
- Julius Dennis and William Davis
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Refusal to work with CFMEU cost contractor major work, inquiry told
Then-CFMEU leader Jade Ingham told a contractor its bid for a hospital project failed because it didn’t work with the union, the inquiry has heard.
- Matt Dennien
Rebuilding CFMEU a ‘mistake’ while probe ongoing, inquiry told
The inquiry also heard from the contractor for a mammoth Brisbane project, who said union activity and Labor policy had cost it an estimated $830 million.
- Matt Dennien
Key train lines to remain closed for rest of month
Buses will replace trains for up to four additional days on key Brisbane commuter routes, with tracks in the city’s south opening in May.
- Catherine Strohfeldt
Images released of protesters linked to brawl on Cross River Rail site
The CFMEU Inquiry has released images of 15 men it claimed were present at an Annerley worksite on May 1, 2024, shortly before a violent confrontation.
- Catherine Strohfeldt
Cross River Rail boss warns of year-long delay as unions take action
The delivery authority chief says planned industrial action over the long weekend could potentially delay the multibillion-dollar project by another year.
- Cameron Atfield
State role ‘swayed the negotiating balance’ in Cross River Rail talks
Former CPB executive Don Johnson also told a Queensland inquiry the contractor “had to” hire CFMEU safety reps to end the union’s 2023 project lockdown.
- Matt Dennien
How the CFMEU tried to, and did, influence Qld’s biggest rail project
Cross River Rail boss Graeme Newton has told a state inquiry of the union’s extensive pressure campaign, including the early sidelining of a key internal critic.
- Matt Dennien
Last drinks for the beer garden: 51-storey tower planned for Victory Hotel
Owners of Brisbane’s historic Victory Hotel have revealed plans for a slender 51-storey tower to rise above the pub, transforming its popular beer garden site.
- Cameron Atfield
Inside Cross River Rail’s latest tunnel breakthrough
Construction for the major Brisbane rail project has a finish line, but as some parts of the build open next year, its finished stations will sit unused until 2029.
- Catherine Strohfeldt