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Media Releases
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Commission of Inquiry announces additional June/July hearing dates for 2026
The Commission announced additional Public Hearing dates for June and July 2026.
19 May 2026
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Witness List for Cairns Public Hearings, 12-15 May 2026
The Commission will hold Public Hearings from Tuesday 12 May to Friday 15 May 2026. It is anticipated the Commission will hear evidence from seven witnesses.
10 May 2026
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Commission of Inquiry to hold Public Hearings in Cairns, 12-15 May 2026
The Commission will hold Public Hearings in Cairns from Tuesday 12 May to Friday 15 May 2026.
3 May 2026
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Witness list for Eighth Public Hearing Block, 28-30 April 2026
The Commission will hold Public Hearings from Tuesday 28 April to Thursday 30 April. It is anticipated the Commission will hear evidence from six witnesses.
26 April 2026
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Witness list for Seventh Public Hearing Block, 21-23 April 2026
The Commission will hold Public Hearings from Tuesday 21 April to Thursday 23 April. It is anticipated the Commission will hear evidence from five witnesses.
19 April 2026
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Witness list for Sixth Public Hearing Block, 12-14 April 2026
The Commission will hold Public Hearings from Tuesday 14 April 2026 to Thursday 16 April 2026. It is anticipated the Commission will hear evidence from five witnesses.
12 April 2026
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Commission of Inquiry seeks public assistance to identify individuals
Public assistance is requested to identify individuals involved in a Cross River Rail worksite incident
5 April 2026
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Witness list for Fifth Public Hearing Block, 17-19 March 2026
The Commission will hold Public Hearings from Tuesday 17 March 2026 to Thursday 19 March 2026. It is anticipated the Commission will hear evidence from three witnesses.
15 March 2026
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Witness list for Fourth Public Hearing block, 10-12 March 2026
The Commission will hold Public Hearings from Tuesday 10 March 2026 to Thursday 12 March 2026. It is anticipated the Commission will hear evidence from four witnesses.
8 March 2026
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Commission seeks information on Queensland traffic control supply chain
The Commission held a press conference outside a Gold Coast address allegedly shared by a company, M1 Traffic Control QLD Pty Ltd, and a local traffic equipment supplier. In his report titled Rotting from the Top: The CFMEU in Victoria During the Setka Era, Geoffrey Watson SC, documented allegations in relation to the M Group traffic control model and its links with Melbourne identity Mick Gatto.
4 March 2026
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Witness list for Third Public Hearing Block, 10-12 February
The Commission will hold Public Hearings from Tuesday 10 February 2026 to Thursday 12 February 2026, for the first public hearing block of the year. It is anticipated the Commission will hear evidence from two witnesses.
8 February 2026
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Commission of Inquiry into CFMEU announces Public Hearing dates for 2026
The Commission announced it’s tentative Public Hearing dates for February 2026 to June 2026.
29 January 2026
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Witness list for Second Public Hearing block, 2-4 December 2025
The Commission will hold Public Hearings from Tuesday 2 December to Thursday 4 December 2025. It is anticipated the Commission will hear evidence from four witnesses.
30 November 2025
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Commission of Inquiry launches confidential reporting hotline
The Commission has launched a confidential reporting hotline, 1800 810 933, to encourage workers, subcontractors, industry participants, and community members to come forward with information.
29 November 2025
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Witness list for First Public Hearing Block, 18-20 November 2025
The Commission will hold it's first block of Public Hearings from Tuesday 18 November to Thursday 20 November 2025. It is anticipated the Commission will hear evidence from four witnesses.
16 November 2025
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Leave to appear granted ahead of first block of hearings
Several parties have been granted leave to appear in advance of the Commission’s first hearing block
13 November 2025
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New Counsel Assisting appointments
Additional Counsel Assisting have been appointed to support the Commission’s investigative work
7 November 2025
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Public Hearing dates announced for Commission of Inquiry into CFMEU
The Commission has confirmed the dates and locations of upcoming Public Hearings
5 November 2025
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Public Hearings commence for the Commission of Inquiry into CFMEU
Public Hearings formally commenced, marking a key milestone in the inquiry
1 October 2025
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Public Hearings to begin for Commission of Inquiry into CFMEU and Misconduct in the Construction Industry
Public Hearings to begin for Commission of Inquiry into CFMEU and Misconduct in the Construction Industry
25 September 2025
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Counsel Assisting to the Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU appointed
Three Counsel Assisting have been appointed to support the inquiry’s work.
4 September 2025
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CFMEU Commission of Inquiry underway
>The Queensland Government has confirmed the commencement of the Commission of Inquiry.
1 August 2025
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CFMEU Commission of Inquiry Terms of Reference finalised
The Queensland Government has confirmed terms of reference and scope of the inquiry.
30 July 2025
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Commission of Inquiry launched into CFMEU Queensland Branch
A landmark inquiry has been launched to investigate misconduct in the construction industry
13 July 2025