The Commission of Inquiry has heard evidence of intimidation and suspected sabotage by the CFMEU at the $176 million Cairns Convention Centre project.
The union said it had extended an olive branch on Thursday to ease disruptions,but Queensland Rail dubbed it a “a fake offer”.
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.
Inspectors in Cairns were bullied by Brisbane superiors into prioritising minor union complaints over life-threatening safety risks,the union inquiry has heard.
The march through city streets comes as several unions butt heads over worker pay with the Queensland government.
Fewer services will run from next Tuesday after the state government failed to reach an agreement with unions this week.
The last day of this week’s sitting of the inquiry into the CFMEU in Queensland delved into the culture of safety representatives handpicked by a union boss.
The contractor’s project director gives evidence about the CFMEU’s demand for full-time health and safety reps on the construction sites.
Then-CFMEU leader Jade Ingham told a contractor its bid for a hospital project failed because it didn’t work with the union,the inquiry has heard.