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Watson Report Prompts Police Investigation and Overhaul of CFMEU Queensland Branch

The Queensland government is considering broad inquiries alongside legislation to tighten oversight of construction unions

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Overview

  • Watson’s independent review found former leaders Michael Ravbar and Jade Ingham directed a calculated campaign of threats, violence and misogyny to cement the branch’s power.
  • The publicly released report has been sent to the Queensland Police Service for potential criminal investigation.
  • Administrator Mark Irving has begun expelling and dismissing members and introduced new conduct guidelines to replace the previous union culture.
  • Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie is seeking access to the confidential version of the report to identify individuals for possible regulatory or legal action.
  • Officials have pledged further reforms across the construction sector to protect workers and ensure accountability within unions.