Brisbane’s Cross River Rail is back in the inquiry’s sights, after evidence last month of the CFMEU’s years-long campaign of pressure – allegedly aided in part by government – to try to get its way on the $9.8 billion rail project.
On the witness list yesterday was Sanfilippo – expected to give further evidence this morning.
Senior CPB industrial relations and human resources staff Matthew Papworth, Andrew Large and Michael O’Brien are also listed to be called to the stand.
Graeme Silvester, an executive general manager with CPB’s parent firm, CIMIC Group, is slated to appear too, as is Nicole Watson, a senior HR figure at global civil construction firm Ghella.
A further hearing is scheduled for tomorrow, with additional time set aside for Friday if needed.
