Barrister Watson pushes for special prosecutor to fast-track CFMEU criminal charges
Barrister Geoffrey Watson, whose investigation sparked Queensland's CFMEU inquiry, now supports appointing an independent special prosecutor to act on evidence before the probe concludes in December 2027. Watson told this masthead he backed the idea to ensure swift action on potential criminality. The Queensland Council of Unions and Transparency International Australia also support the proposal.
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Published 18 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC · Updated 18 Oct 2026, 18:12 UTC
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