Inquiry Hears CFMEU Leaders Had Direct Access to Former Queensland Government
A commission of inquiry into the Queensland branch of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) has heard testimony revealing that union leaders maintained significant influence over the former state government. Peter McKay, the former deputy director-general of the Office of Industrial Relations, testified that the union bypassed established triage systems and effectively had 'the ear' of key government figures. The inquiry was told that CFMEU leaders held meetings with high-ranking officials, including the then-premier and Minister Grace Grace. This testimony highlights concerns regarding the improper involvement of the union within the Office of Industrial Relations and suggests a level of access that circumvented standard bureaucratic protocols. The revelations point to potential irregularities in how the union interacted with state ministers and public servants during the previous administration. As the investigation continues, these findings underscore the depth of the scrutiny facing the CFMEU's operations and its political connections in Queensland. The inquiry is scheduled to resume next week to further examine these allegations and their implications for industrial relations governance in the state.
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Inquiry Hears CFMEU Leaders Had Direct Access to Former Queensland Government
A commission of inquiry into the Queensland branch of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) has heard testimony revealing that union leaders maintained significant influence over the former state government. Peter McKay, the former deputy director-general of the Office of Industrial Relations, testified that the union bypassed established triage systems and effectively had 'the ear' of key government figures. The inquiry was told that CFMEU leaders held meetings with high-ranking officials, including the then-premier and Minister Grace Grace. This testimony highlights concerns regarding the improper involvement of the union within the Office of Industrial Relations and suggests a level of access that circumvented standard bureaucratic protocols. The revelations point to potential irregularities in how the union interacted with state ministers and public servants during the previous administration. As the investigation continues, these findings underscore the depth of the scrutiny facing the CFMEU's operations and its political connections in Queensland. The inquiry is scheduled to resume next week to further examine these allegations and their implications for industrial relations governance in the state.
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