‘Suggesting I made it up’: CFMEU report author slams Victorian government
Report author Geoffrey Watson, SC, defended his damaging CFMEU findings at Queensland's construction inquiry Friday, rejecting Victorian Labor claims he walked back conclusions. Watson said the government, including former Premier Jacinta Allan, made "bitterly critical remarks" without contacting him, effectively suggesting he fabricated the report. He maintained his view that underworld figure Mick Gatto controls M Group companies.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 01:05 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 01:10 UTC
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