The Latest Breaking News from Geoffrey Watson SC

Former premier to front Big Build royal commission

A recently deposed premier will be called to give evidence at a royal commission into alleged corruption on taxpayer-funded building sites.

AAP · Sep 22

The royal commission into alleged corruption in Victoria’s Big Build is due to begin. How will it work?

The extent of ‘corruption, criminal conduct or serious misconduct’ will be examined and former premiers could be called to give evidence

The Guardian - AU · Sep 22

'Lovable rogue' Mick Gatto sues integrity champion

Underworld identity Mick Gatto is suing barrister Geoffrey Watson for defamation over a 60 Minutes interview about the CFMEU.

AAP · Aug 18

Premier referred to corruption watchdog over Big Build

A state premier has been referred to an anti-corruption watchdog over allegations her office directly intervened to allow CFMEU corruption on the Big Build.

AAP · Jul 6

Who Is Mick Gatto? Former Boxer and Melbourne Underworld Figure Taken Into Custody After Police Raid Over Financial Offences

Former boxer Mick Gatto has been arrested by Victoria Police as part of an investigation into alleged financial offences linked to the construction industry. The investigation remains ongoing.

International Business Times UK · Jun 3

Investigator erupts in heated exchange at union inquiry

The investigator whose report led to a commission of inquiry into a controversial union has responded angrily after having his methods challenged.

AAP · Apr 23

Corruption watchdog denies CFMEU referral 'run-around'

Delayed notification of a doomed request to probe construction sector corruption has been slammed as a government moves to block "follow the dollar" changes.

AAP · Mar 2

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Geoffrey Watson calls for a royal commission on the CFMEU scandal

Victorians faces a state election late this year, with the Labor government pitching for a fourth term. A key issue will be the government’s failure to deal with thuggery and corruption in the building industry, centred on the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU).

The Conversation · Feb 25

Claims of bikies, strippers and drugs in the CFMEU threaten to end Jacinta Allan’s premiership. Can she survive?

A report alleging the Victorian branch of the union had turned into a ‘crime syndicate’ has sparked a war between the state government and a corruption fighter

The Guardian - AU · Feb 20

Victorian attorney general lambasts integrity expert over ‘unfounded claim’ CFMEU corruption cost taxpayers $15bn

Rotting from the Top report author Geoffrey Watson says ‘personal attacks’ from Labor government ministers have ‘crossed a line’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18