Witness list for public hearings 10-12 November 2026
8 November 2026
The Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU and Misconduct in the Construction Industry will hold public hearings between Tuesday 10 November and Thursday 12 November 2026. Hearings will be held in Courtroom 17, Level 4, Brisbane Magistrates Court.
It is anticipated that evidence will be heard from the following witnesses:
- Michael De’Ath – Former Director-General, Department of Education, Industrial Relations and Racing
- Peter McKay – Director-General, Department of Trade, Employment and Training, and former Deputy Director-General, Office of Industrial Relations
- Ian Grant – Former Director of Licensing Services Branch, Queensland Building and Construction Commission
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 the Commission’s website.
Members of the public are encouraged to watch the hearings live via the 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 the reporting hotline on 1800 810 933 or by filling out the online form.
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