Witness list for first public hearings of 2026

8 February 2026

The Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU and Misconduct in the Construction Industry anticipates that evidence will be heard from the witnesses listed below during the first hearing block of 2026, which runs from 10-12 February.

Witness

Title
Damian LongCEO, Civil Contractors Federation Queensland
Geoffrey Watson SCBarrister and investigator appointed by the CFMEU

It is envisaged that each hearing day will be conducted at the following times:

  • 10:00 am – 11:15 am
  • 11:30 am – 12:45 pm
  • 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

The above information is subject to change at late notice and any updates will be published on our website.

There, you will also find further public hearing dates for 2026.

Members of the public are encouraged to watch the hearings live via our website. Transcripts will be published online as they become available.

Workers, subcontractors, industry participants and community members are encouraged to come forward with information they feel is relevant to the inquiry. This information will be treated in strict confidence unless stated otherwise.

This information can be provided either by calling our reporting hotline on 1800 810 933, or by filling out our online form.

Stay informed:

ENDS

Media enquiries: media@cfmeuinquiry.qld.gov.au