Former Master Builders Queensland boss tells inquiry he tried to take his own life after CFMEU intimidation
Former Master Builders Queensland CEO Grant Galvin testified at an inquiry into CFMEU misconduct, revealing he attempted suicide due to a sustained intimidation campaign. The union allegedly used aggressive tactics, including placing a coffin outside his office, to pressure him during a superannuation dispute.
Why it matters
The testimony sheds light on allegations of systemic corruption and bullying within Australian labor unions, prompting significant public and legal scrutiny.
The inquiry heard CFMEU members hoisted a coffin in a tree outside the Master Builders Queensland building in 2022. ( Supplied )
Former Master Builders Queensland chief executive Grant Galvin has given evidence at the probe into alleged misconduct and corruption within the state division of the CFMEU.
Mr Galvin was questioned about a 2022 CFMEU rally outside MBQ's Brisbane headquarters over proposed superannuation changes.
Mr Galvin said he had a mental breakdown as a result of the union’s sustained intimidation campaign.
Link copied Share Share article Warning: This story contains discussion of suicide.
The former boss of a peak building industry association has told an inquiry he tried to take his own life after a campaign of intimidation by Queensland's Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU), which included hoisting a coffin in a tree outside his office.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in