Witness list for first hearing block
16 November 2025
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 from 18-20 November 2025.
| Witness | Scheduled appearance date |
|---|---|
| Geoffrey Watson SC Barrister Investigator appointed by the CFMEU | Tuesday, 18 November 2025 |
| Timothy Ellis Employee in the Construction Industry | Wednesday, 19 November 2025 |
| Sarina Wise Executive Director of Compliance and Field Services Workplace Health and Safety Queensland | Wednesday, 19 November 2025 |
| Mark Irving KC Administrator CFMEU | Thursday, 20 November 2025 |
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 – 3:15 pm
The above information is subject to change at late notice. Further updates will be published on the Commission’s website.
Members of the public are encouraged to watch the hearings live via the Commission’s website. Transcripts will be published online as they become available.
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