The idea that the state government has no tolerance for corruption is being demolished by a torrent of reporting.
While not confirming if the state had agreed to a requested extension to December 2027,the deputy premier said he would “hate to see” the inquiry ended too soon.
The government and Victoria Police are at loggerheads over whether transport officials formally reported a major fraud allegedly attempted by a Metro Tunnel contractor.
Taskforce Hawk only began its inquiry into the alleged multimillion-dollar rip-off after it was exposed in media reports,despite the suspected corruption being known about by state government officials.
Officials were alerted to price-gouging by a labour-hire firm claiming to be a women-led supplier of female workers,which was,in fact,owned by a male serial domestic violence abuser.
The Commission of Inquiry has heard evidence of intimidation and suspected sabotage by the CFMEU at the $176 million Cairns Convention Centre project.
Premier Jacinta Allan said she was disgusted by revelations about the leading supplier of female workers on the state’s major projects as the opposition pressed for a royal commission.
An attempt to boost participation of women on infrastructure projects has enriched criminals,including some with violent pasts.
A regional WHSQ boss has admitted being “dishonest” with Brisbane superiors to protect Far North inspectors from the CFMEU,which he likened to the mafia.
The CFMEU inquiry has heard explosive accusations against a senior Workplace Health and Safety Queensland official.