Queensland CFMEU bosses made 'frightening' comments about children, senior official says
A former Queensland public servant, Amanda Yeates, testified at an inquiry into union misconduct, alleging that CFMEU officials stalked her children. She described the behavior as a 'creepy' and 'frightening' intimidation campaign used by the union.
Why it matters
The testimony highlights serious allegations of corruption and criminal-style intimidation tactics within a major Australian labor union, sparking a significant public inquiry.
Amanda Yeates became emotional as she detailed a series of “frightening” comments made by ousted CFMEU deputy leader Jade Ingham. ( Supplied )
A high-ranking public servant says the Queensland CFMEU tracked the whereabouts and movements of her children, as part of a "creepy" and "disturbing" intimidation campaign.
Amanda Yeates, a former TMR official, became emotional while giving evidence at Queensland's commission of inquiry into alleged union misconduct today.
She detailed a series of "frightening" comments made by ousted CFMEU deputy leader Jade Ingham about her children between March and May 2022.
Link copied Share Share article A high-ranking former Queensland public servant has broken down while describing how the CFMEU allegedly "stalked" her children, as part of a "creepy" and "disturbing" intimidation campaign.
Amanda Yeates, the former deputy director-general of the Department of Transport and Main Roads, has given evidence at Queensland's commission of inquiry into alleged union misconduct.
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