Construction worker confronted by men linked to bikie gang, CFMEU inquiry hears

A Queensland inquiry into the CFMEU has heard evidence that three Melbourne men with alleged links to the Comancheros outlaw motorcycle club flew to Brisbane to confront a worker at a major government-funded construction site. The testimony adds a new layer of complexity to the ongoing probe into the union’s operations and its influence over the state’s multi-billion dollar infrastructure pipeline.

The inquiry was told that the encounter was not an isolated incident but rather part of a broader pattern of alleged intimidation within the industry. Counsel assisting the inquiry detailed how the individuals reportedly targeted a specific worker, raising alarms regarding the potential infiltration of organised crime figures into high-stakes industrial environments and the resulting impact on site safety.

“When the boundaries between industrial advocacy and organised intimidation blur, the fundamental safety and economic stability of our public works are placed under direct threat.”

While the CFMEU has previously denied systemic ties to outlaw groups, the recent testimony has prompted calls for more stringent vetting processes on government projects. As the inquiry continues, the focus shifts to how such figures were able to access secure sites and what measures are necessary to safeguard the workforce from external coercion and unlawful pressure.