His report helped spark Qld’s CFMEU probe. Now he wants a special prosecutor to act

Geoffrey Watson SC, the author of a report that served as a catalyst for the Queensland CFMEU inquiry, has publicly called for the appointment of a special prosecutor. Watson is urging authorities to take swift action regarding any evidence of criminality uncovered during the investigation into the union's operations.

This development follows the ongoing inquiry into the CFMEU in Queensland, which was initiated in response to findings detailed in Watson's earlier report. The call for a special prosecutor highlights the next phase of the process, focusing on the potential for legal proceedings against individuals or entities implicated by the inquiry's evidence.