I don’t have live access to the latest updates right now. Here’s a concise overview of what’s been reported recently on CFMEU inquiry contractor testimony, based on sources up to late 2025 and early 2026:
- Public hearings in Queensland’s CFMEU inquiry have continued into 2025–2026, with testimony from various witnesses including union officials, contractors, and whistleblowers about alleged misconduct, threats, and workplace issues. The inquiry’s focus has included alleged intimidation tactics at construction sites and broader questions about the union’s conduct. [cite ][cite ]
- In early 2026, public hearings continued in Brisbane as part of the ongoing inquiry, with sessions examining specific incidents and witness accounts related to misconduct within CFMEU Queensland. The commission’s procedures give witnesses the opportunity to provide testimony and submit documents under oath. [cite ][cite ]
- Independent coverage noted that the inquiry has faced challenges in obtaining cooperation from some parties and has expanded at times to consider related concerns about organized crime links and cross-border issues within the construction sector. [cite ][cite ]
If you’d like, I can:
- Narrow to a specific date range (e.g., last 6 weeks) and pull the latest statements or transcripts.
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- Create a quick timeline of major milestones and notable testimonies for CFMEU’s Queensland inquiry.
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Citations:
- CFMEU inquiry hearings in QLD and related coverage[3][5]
- Public hearings and witness testimony details[4][6]
- Ongoing coverage of expanded inquiry scope and developments[10][3]
Sources
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $171,500 in penalties in court against the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and four of its current and former officials for unlawful conduct at construction sites in Melbourne.
www.fairwork.gov.au"The latest reported allegations against the CFMEU are alarming and serious and define a union that has no place in Australian workplaces," Innes Willox, Chief Executive of the national employer association Australian Industry Group, said today.
www.aigroup.com.auA probe into the CFMEU has begun in Brisbane, examining allegations of bullying, violence and misogyny at the powerful construction union.
www.abc.net.auThe commission of inquiry into alleged misconduct and corruption within the state division of the CFMEU is holding its second block of public hearings in Brisbane.
www.abc.net.auA prominent industrial relations lawyer has kicked off an inquiry into allegations of criminal links and workplace harassment in a construction union.
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