Witness list for public hearings 25–27 August 2026

23 August 2026

The Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU and Misconduct in the Construction Industry will hold public hearings between Tuesday 25 August 2026 and Thursday 27 August 2026. Hearings will be held in Courtroom 17, Level 4, Brisbane Magistrates Court.

It is anticipated that the following witnesses will be called for cross-examination:

Tuesday 25 August

  • Jacqueline King – General Secretary, Queensland Council of Unions
  • Stacey Schinnerl – Secretary, Australian Workers’ Union Queensland Branch

Wednesday 26 August

  • Mark Irving KC – former Administrator of the CFMEU Construction and General Division

It is anticipated that evidence may also be heard from the following witnesses on Thursday 27 August:

  • Jack Ryan – Deputy Regional Director, Metropolitan Region, Department of Transport and Main Roads
  • Scott Power – Chief Executive Officer, BMD Group
  • Grant Killen – Managing Director, Concentric Concepts Pty Ltd

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.

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.

Watch live and stay informed:

ENDS

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

Last updated: August 2026