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 evidence will be heard from the following witnesses:
Tuesday 25 August
- Jacqueline King – General Secretary, Queensland Council of Unions (cross examination)
- Scott Power – Chief Executive Officer, BMD Group
Wednesday 26 August
- Mark Irving KC – former Administrator of the CFMEU Construction and General Division (cross examination)
Thursday 27 August:
- John (Jack) Ryan – Deputy Regional Director, Metropolitan Region, Department of Transport and Main Roads
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 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.
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