US EditionBleijie Seeks Second ‘Secret’ CFMEU Report Dismissed by Ousted Leaders
QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, JUL 9 – The CFMEU Queensland branch inflicted physical and emotional abuse to intimidate rivals, with the report highlighting extreme threats including warnings of violence and targeting women and children.
- A damning report released on July 10, 2025, exposed a pervasive culture of violence, intimidation, and misogyny operating in the CFMEU's Queensland division.
- Mark Irving, acting as the union's administrator, appointed barrister Geoffrey Watson to conduct an inquiry into serious accusations of threats, coercion, and abusive conduct connected to the union's efforts to consolidate power.
- The investigation found CFMEU members verbally abused workers and public servants, issued death threats, and targeted opponents including children and women to enforce control.
- Mr. Watson stated the CFMEU sought to gain an outlaw reputation and warned violence will worsen unless stopped, while Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie pledged legislation amendments to halt bullying practice.
- The report's findings imply urgent reforms and accountability are needed within the union, with government officials accusing previous administrations of enabling such conduct.
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Bleijie seeks second ‘secret’ CFMEU report dismissed by ousted leaders
The Deputy Premier’s push for a redacted list of union officials was followed by an outright rejection of the report by the two alleged to have been responsible.
·Sydney, Australia
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