CFMEU inquiry: With Cross River Rail in spotlight, four new witnesses expected
The Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU and Misconduct in the Construction Industry is focusing on the Cross River Rail project, with four new witnesses scheduled to give evidence. Among those testifying are senior representatives from contractors CPB and Ghella, including HR and project management executives. The inquiry continues to examine workplace practices and potential misconduct within the construction sector in Queensland.
- ▪The inquiry is examining the $9.8 billion Cross River Rail project amid allegations of misconduct in the construction industry.
- ▪Four new witnesses, including CPB’s general manager Sanfilippo and HR manager Matthew Papworth, are expected to testify.
- ▪Graeme Silvester from CIMIC Group and Ghella’s senior HR figure Nicole Watson are also scheduled to appear.
- ▪The inquiry may not hear from all four witnesses on the same day due to time constraints.
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