Queensland CFMEU inquiry hears allegations of tracking tags and dog poisoning
A Queensland inquiry into the CFMEU union has heard allegations that the union hired private investigators to track security contractors. A security manager testified that he found a tracking device on his vehicle and reported that his dogs were poisoned during a labor dispute.
Why it matters
These allegations represent a significant escalation in the investigation into union conduct and industrial relations in Australia.
Allegations of tracking devices and drone surveillance were made at the latest hearing in the CFMEU inquiry. ( ABC News: Lucas Hill )
Queensland's CFMEU inquiry has heard allegations the union hired private detectives to spy on security contractors during a long-running dispute.
The manager of a private security business engaged by BMD told the inquiry he discovered a tracking tag attached to his vehicle and multiple BMD executives allegedly had their dogs poisoned.
The latest block of hearings will run until Thursday before the inquiry resumes in October.
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The inquiry heard allegations one security contractor found tracking tags on their car and said his dogs was allegedly poisoned in a separate incident.
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