Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU

Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU and Misconduct in the Construction Industry.

Public Hearing Block 15 has adjourned. Commissioner Stuart Wood KC AM heard evidence presented by Counsel Assisting the ...
27/08/2026

Public Hearing Block 15 has adjourned.

Commissioner Stuart Wood KC AM heard evidence presented by Counsel Assisting the Commission, Eddy Gisonda KC, Patrick Wheelahan KC, Genevieve Feely, Madeleine Stone, and Shannon Jenkins, who examined six witnesses including:

• Jacqueline King – General Secretary, Queensland Council of Unions (cross examination)
• Grant Killen – Managing Director, Concentric Concepts
• Scott Power – Chief Executive Officer, BMD Group
• Mark Irving KC – former Administrator of the CFMEU Construction and General Division (cross examination)
• Amanda Yeates – Deputy-Director General, Infrastructure Management and Delivery, Department of Main Roads and Transport (DTMR)
• John (Jack) Ryan – Deputy Regional Director, Metropolitan Region, Department of Transport and Main Roads

The next hearing block is due to commence Tuesday 6 October 2026.

This week's exhibits are available on the Commission's website, recordings and transcripts will be published as they become available.

If you have any information that may assist the Commission, please call our reporting hotline on 1800 810 933, or fill out our online form.

The Commission of Inquiry continues hearing evidence today, Thursday 27 August 2026.The Commission anticipates that it w...
26/08/2026

The Commission of Inquiry continues hearing evidence today, Thursday 27 August 2026.

The Commission anticipates that it will hear evidence from two current and former employees of the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR).

Counsel Assisting, Eddy Gisonda KC and Genevieve Feely, are due to deliver the opening statement to start the day. Watch from 10:05am via
www.cfmeuinquiry.qld.gov.au/hearings.

If you have any information that may assist the Commission, please call our reporting hotline on 1800 810 933, or fill out our online form.

Day two of Public Hearing Block 15 is complete.Commissioner Stuart Wood KC AM heard evidence presented by Counsel Assist...
26/08/2026

Day two of Public Hearing Block 15 is complete.

Commissioner Stuart Wood KC AM heard evidence presented by Counsel Assisting the Commission, Patrick Wheelahan KC and Shannon Jenkins, who examined witness Mark Irving KC.

Tomorrow, John (Jack) Ryan, Deputy Regional Director, Metropolitan Region, Department of Transport and Main Roads, will be called following the hearing’s commencement at 10:00am for Day three of hearings.

Watch the livestream from 10:05am on the Commission’s website. Today’s transcript will be published tomorrow morning (Thursday, 27 August 2026).

If you have any information that may assist the Commission, please call our reporting hotline on 1800 810 933, or fill out our online form.

The Commission of Inquiry continues hearing evidence today, Wednesday 26 August 2026.The Commission anticipates that it ...
25/08/2026

The Commission of Inquiry continues hearing evidence today, Wednesday 26 August 2026.

The Commission anticipates that it will hear evidence from Mark Irving KC - former Administrator of the CFMEU Construction and General Division who is due to be recalled for the purposes of cross-examination.

Counsel Assisting, Patrick Wheelahan KC and Shannon Jenkins, are due to deliver the opening statement to start the day. Watch from 10:05am via www.cfmeuinquiry.qld.gov.au/hearings.

If you have any information that may assist the Commission, please call our reporting hotline on 1800 810 933, or fill out our online form.

Day one of Public Hearing Block 15 is complete.Commissioner Stuart Wood KC AM heard evidence presented by Counsel Assist...
25/08/2026

Day one of Public Hearing Block 15 is complete.

Commissioner Stuart Wood KC AM heard evidence presented by Counsel Assisting the Commission, Eddy Gisonda KC and Genevieve Feely, who examined witnesses including:

• Jacqueline King - General Secretary, Queensland Council of Unions (cross examination)
• Scott Power – Chief Executive Officer, BMD Group.
• Grant Killen – Managing Director, Concentric Concepts
Tomorrow, Mark Irving KC - former Administrator of the CFMEU Construction and General Division, is due to be affirmed for the purposes of cross-examination following the hearing’s commencement at 10:00am for Day two of hearings.

Watch the livestream from 10:05am on the Commission’s website. Today’s transcript will be published tomorrow morning (Wednesday, 19 August 2026).

If you have any information that may assist the Commission, please call our reporting hotline on 1800 810 933, or fill out our online form.

The Commission of Inquiry continues hearing evidence today, Tuesday 25 August 2026.The Commission anticipates that it wi...
24/08/2026

The Commission of Inquiry continues hearing evidence today, Tuesday 25 August 2026.

The Commission anticipates that it will hear evidence from: Jacqueline King, General Secretary, Queensland Council of Unions (for cross examination); and Scott Power, Chief Executive Officer, BMD Group.

Counsel Assisting, Patrick Weelahan KC and James McLean, are due to deliver the opening statement to start the day. Watch from 10:05am via www.cfmeuinquiry.qld.gov.au/hearings.

If you have any information that may assist the Commission, please call our reporting hotline on 1800 810 933, or fill out our online form.

Public Hearing Block 15 is scheduled to commence tomorrow, Tuesday 25 August, at Brisbane Magistrate’s Court.The commiss...
24/08/2026

Public Hearing Block 15 is scheduled to commence tomorrow, Tuesday 25 August, at Brisbane Magistrate’s Court.

The commission anticipates it will hear evidence from four witnesses from Tuesday 25 August to Thursday 27 August, including:

• Jacqueline King – General Secretary, Queensland Council of Unions (cross examination)
• Scott Power – Chief Executive Officer, BMD Group
• Mark Irving KC – former Administrator of the CFMEU Construction and General Division (cross examination)
• John (Jack) Ryan – Deputy Regional Director, Metropolitan Region, Department of Transport and Main Roads

Follow along on our website to watch the livestream, view exhibits as they are tendered, and read transcripts published the following morning.

If you have any information that may assist the Commission, please call our reporting hotline on 1800 810 933, or submit an online form.

Public Hearing Block 14 is complete.Commissioner Stuart Wood KC AM heard evidence presented by Counsel Assisting the Com...
20/08/2026

Public Hearing Block 14 is complete.

Commissioner Stuart Wood KC AM heard evidence presented by Counsel Assisting the Commission, Eddy Gisonda KC and Genevieve Feely, who examined six witnesses including:

• Gary Grant - Regional Construction Manager, BMD Constructions Pty Ltd
• Rob Pickard - General Manager, Queensland and Northern Territory, BMD Constructions Pty Ltd
• Steve Thomas - General Manager, Human Resources and Industrial Relations, BMD Group
• Gareth Davie - Corporate Construction Manager, Georgiou Group Pty Ltd
• Quinn Murray - Project Director, Georgiou Group Pty Ltd
• Chris DeMartini - Executive Project Manager, SMEC Australia Pty Ltd

This week's exhibits are available on the Commission's website, recordings and transcripts will be published as they become available.

If you have any information that may assist the Commission, please call our reporting hotline on 1800 810 933, or fill out our online form.

The Commission of Inquiry continues hearing evidence today, Thursday 20 August 2026.The Commission anticipates that it w...
19/08/2026

The Commission of Inquiry continues hearing evidence today, Thursday 20 August 2026.

The Commission anticipates that it will hear evidence from: Steve Thomas, General Manager, Human Resources and Industrial Relations, BMD Group who is due to be recalled; followed by Gareth Davie, Corporate Construction Manager, Georgiou Group Pty Ltd; and Quinn Murray, Project Director, Georgiou Group.

Counsel Assisting, Eddy Gisonda KC and Genevieve Feely, are due to deliver the opening statement to start the day. Watch from 10:05am via www.cfmeuinquiry.qld.gov.au/hearings.

If you have any information that may assist the Commission, please call our reporting hotline on 1800 810 933, or fill out our online form.

Day two of Public Hearing Block 14 is complete.Commissioner Stuart Wood KC AM heard evidence presented by Counsel Assist...
19/08/2026

Day two of Public Hearing Block 14 is complete.

Commissioner Stuart Wood KC AM heard evidence presented by Counsel Assisting the Commission, Eddy Gisonda KC and Genevieve Feely, who examined witnesses Rob Pickard, General Manager, Queensland and Northern Territory, BMD Constructions Pty Ltd; and Steve Thomas, General Manager, Human Resources and Industrial Relations, BMD Group.

Tomorrow, Steve Thomas is due to be recalled followed by Gareth Davie, Corporate Construction Manager, Georgiou Group Pty Ltd; and Scott Power, Chief Executive Officer, BMD Group; who will be called following the hearing’s commencement at 10:00am for Day three of hearings.

Watch the livestream from 10:05am on the Commission’s website. Today’s transcript will be published tomorrow morning (Thursday, 20 August 2026).

If you have any information that may assist the Commission, please call our reporting hotline on 1800 810 933, or fill out our online form.

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