Crisafulli Government Launches Landmark Inquiry into CFMEU Queensland Branch

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Brisbane, QLD – July 15, 2025 – The Crisafulli Government today announced a landmark Commission of Inquiry into the Queensland branch of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU). This decisive action follows the explosive ‘Violence in the Queensland CFMEU’ report by Geoffrey Watson SC, which exposed a disturbing culture of systemic violence, intimidation, misogyny, and bullying within the union.

The newly established Commission of Inquiry will be armed with significant powers, including the ability to compel documents and witnesses and deliver crucial protections for those who testify. This aims to overcome the significant hurdles faced by the initial Watson report, where many critical witnesses and victims feared retribution, leading to only 55 people being interviewed over three months.

Deepening the Investigation: Beyond the Surface

The Watson report, which lifted the lid on the underbelly of Queensland’s construction industry, damningly found that the CFMEU’s "campaign of violence" was likely planned and directed by the union's former secretary Michael Ravbar and assistant secretary Jade Ingham against workers, women, and children.

Mr. Watson himself expressed concern that his investigation only "scratched the surface" of the violence, stating, "There are many other potential witnesses and many other stories which could have been told." He also highlighted an "obstinate refusal to co-operate from some critical witnesses with connections to the CFMEU," noting a "widespread memory loss" among officials. A key factor hindering cooperation was the unresolved CFMEU constitutional challenge to the administration, with potential witnesses reluctant to come forward while Michael Ravbar and Jade Ingham’s reinstatement was a possibility.

The Crisafulli Government has already referred the Watson report to the Queensland Police Service for their consideration.

A Call for Accountability and Safety

Premier David Crisafulli emphasised the necessity of a Commission of Inquiry to fully expose the culture of violence, intimidation, and potential criminality within the CFMEU.

"If this report only scratched the surface we owe it to Queenslanders to get the full picture with a Commission of Inquiry," Premier Crisafulli stated. "This is the most powerful Inquiry in the State to give a voice to those made powerless by the CFMEU and their Labor protection racket."

He added, "This is the spotlight needed to bring the CFMEU out of the shadows, the violence, bullying and intimidation will have no place to hide. We are drawing a line in the sand to make sure workers are safe on worksites and productivity can return to construction."

Deputy Premier and Minister for Industrial Relations Jarrod Bleijie echoed these sentiments, highlighting the previous report's limitations due to witness reluctance. "Under the Inquiry witnesses will be afforded protections and documents will be compelled to get to the bottom of this insidious militant behaviour that has terrorised Queensland for a decade," Deputy Premier Bleijie said.

He likened the situation to "Labor’s Fitzgerald moment," predicting it will "be the end to the protection racket for these CFMEU thugs."

Attorney General Deb Frecklington underscored the public's right to know the full extent of the issues within the CFMEU. "Queenslanders have a right to know the full extent of what has been allowed to fester inside the CMFEU," she asserted. "The Crisafulli Government will not stand by and tolerate this culture of fear, bullying, and violence that has dictated our construction sites."

The government has committed to delivering this critical Inquiry, aiming to restore safety and the rule of law on Queensland construction sites.

Attribution: © The State of Queensland 2025

 Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence (CC BY 4.0).

Location: Queensland, Australia

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