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Cairns workplace safety officers claim Brisbane bosses did CFMEU’s bidding

Witnesses said a CFMEU "hit squad" traveled from Brisbane and pressure from senior Workplace Health and Safety Queensland officials diverted inspectors from other jobs.

Inspectors in Cairns were bullied by Brisbane superiors into prioritising minor union complaints over life-threatening safety risks, the union inquiry has heard.

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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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