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Mammoth Cross River Rail project back in inquiry’s sights this week
Brisbane’s Cross River Rail project is back in the inquiry’s sights this week, after evidence last month of the CFMEU’s years-long campaign of pressure to try to get its way on the $9.8 billion passenger rail works.
The former Labor government was also said to have “swayed the negotiating balance” in early stages of contract negotiations, according to evidence from both the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority boss and a former executive with major contractor CPB.
On the witness list this week is Vince Sanfilippo, the firm’s general manager for Queensland and Papua New Guinea, along with senior industrial relations and human resources staff.
Graeme Silvester, an executive general manager with CPB’s parent firm, CIMIC Group, is slated to appear too.
As senior HR figure at global civil construction firm Ghella, involved in the project, is also expected to be called to give evidence.
A quick refresher on the road to this week’s public hearing block
Just jumping into the inquiry? Need a refresher on the ground covered so far?
Here’s a recap of the powerful probe’s work to date.
The Crisafulli government launched the $19.7 million probe after reporting by this masthead and 60 Minutes into criminality, corruption and misconduct in the union and sector nationwide.
Due to provide a final report by July 31, the inquiry under Commissioner Stuart Wood has also faced questions of its own amid government attacks against the union and former Labor government.
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