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Former Queensland construction regulator Helen Burgess allegedly favored CFMEU, enabling union access, issuing unlawful stop-work orders, and creating a culture of fear, according to inspectors testifying in a public inquiry.
Inspectors with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland testified in a public inquiry into allegations of regulatory capture, claiming former construction compliance director Helen Burgess favored the CFMEU over other stakeholders.
They said she granted union officials unauthorized site access, directed inspectors to issue prohibition notices without legal basis, and pressured staff through a new policy.
Evidence also indicated Burgess had a close personal relationship with former CFMEU state president Royce Kupsch and used her position to influence enforcement actions, fostering a culture of fear.
The inquiry, ongoing, is examining how these actions may have compromised impartiality and workplace safety oversight in Queensland’s construction sector.
La ex reguladora de la construcción de Queensland, Helen Burgess, supuestamente favoreció a CFMEU, permitiendo el acceso sindical, emitiendo órdenes ilegales de parada de trabajo y creando una cultura de miedo, según los inspectores que testificaron en una investigación pública.