# CFMEU Protest Sparks Workplace Crisis | Brisbane News

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Published: 2026-07-16T04:53:45+00:00
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Union members stormed a Queensland government building in 2022, leaving staff traumatized amid chants, flags, and an effigy — all part of a protest against the scrapped BPIC policy, dubbed the “CFMEU tax” for its heavy-handed wage mandates. The inquiry revealed deep tensions: public servants felt sidelined during negotiations, a senior bureaucrat called implementing BPIC the hardest job she’d ever faced, and even the transport minister pulled out at the last minute. Workplace safety claims followed, exposing how little protection employees felt — and how big projects can ignite explosive clashes between unions, government, and industry. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d6d7a9dede666eac

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