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Safety director admits misleading Brisbane bosses to avoid CFMEU

A regional WHSQ boss has admitted being “dishonest” with Brisbane superiors to protect Far North inspectors from the CFMEU, which he likened to the mafia.

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Safety director admits misleading Brisbane bosses to avoid CFMEUA regional WHSQ boss has admitted being “dishonest” with Brisbane superiors to protect Far North inspectors from the CFMEU, which he likened to the mafia.
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