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Union Leader Accuses Former CFMEU Boss of Abuse
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- Jun 9, 2026
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- 92
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Summary
A senior union official broke down during testimony, alleging a terrifying verbal assault and physical threat from former CFMEU leader Michael Ravbar in 2018 — an incident she says left her needing therapy. The damning hearing, part of a broader inquiry into alleged union misconduct and influence over Queensland’s workplace safety regulators, also raised alarms about possible corruption within the Building and Construction Commission, including questions about compromised appointments. With key figures like former CFMEU president Royce Kupsh present but silent, the inquiry digs deeper into whether powerful unions are bending regulatory systems to serve their own agendas. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b80942644411267a