00:00The state's building sector under the microscope.
00:06There appear to be significant questions as to whether unlawful or improper conduct has taken root within the construction industry here in Queensland.
00:14The probe into the Queensland branch, the CFMEU, will examine allegations the union had links to organised crime.
00:21It will also focus on its financial dealings, along with misconduct allegations.
00:26If evidence is found by this inquiry of misconduct such as corrupt conduct, then the public can be assured that the inquiry will pursue that.
00:38The government launched the inquiry after a report alleged the union used violence in its pursuit of power.
00:44This is a once in a generation opportunity to lift the curtain on the shadowy operations of the CFMEU, of the bullying, the misogyny, the intimidation.
00:53Last year, the CFMEU was placed into administration nationally.
00:57Impacts on housing costs, major projects like Cross River Rail and the Olympics will also be explored.
01:03The inquiry has already issued about a hundred summonses and a number of other witnesses have also come forward saying they plan to give evidence.
01:12They've got the power to compel witnesses to produce documents, to issue warrants, to search and seize important documents.
01:23The union says it won't let the inquiry distract them from representing members.
01:27Let's hope this inquiry is actually about improving workplace culture for all workers across Queensland.
01:33The industry is engaged and ready to participate in it and hopefully we'll see a really good outcome with an industry that's cleaned up.
01:40A final report is due next July.
01:42A final report is due next July.
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