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Bureaucrat breaks down in tears at Queensland CFMEU misconduct inquiry
Bureaucrat breaks down recounting alleged abuse at Queensland CFMEU misconduct inquiry Tue 9 Jun 2026 at 1:35pm A high-ranking bureaucrat has broken down in tears while recounting alleged abuse involving ousted CFMEU boss Michael Ravbar, at an inquiry into the union. The commission of inquiry into alleged union misconduct and criminal links in Queensland is holding its tenth block of public hearings in Brisbane. Office of Industrial Relations (OIR) senior executive Andrea Fox told the...
Councillor defends calling CEO 'despicable, disgusting woman'
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CFMEU leader pressured regulator to target certain contractors, inquiry hears
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UK media fails to disclose defence sector links in nearly 60% of cases
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No future tariffs, fair rates, end 'forced labour' probe: What India wants from US trade deal
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