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A powerful inquiry into Queensland’s CFMEU branch is preparing to detail its opening public hearing after “considerable work”, mostly done behind the scenes, in its first month of operation.

The commission of inquiry, led by conservative barrister Stuart Wood AM KC this week announced three experienced lawyers had been appointed as counsel assisting.

“The commission has been undertaking a range of work consistent with its terms of reference with an opening public hearing to be announced in the near future,” a spokesperson told this masthead.

Why it matters

Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie announced the inquiry in July after a report into violence in the union’s state branch was said to have only scratched the surface .

The probe will use its broad powers to protect and comp

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