Outlaw motorcycle gang Comancheros are accused of trying to establish a foothold in Queensland’s construction industry, including through attempts to set up construction companies, according to evidence presented at a CFMEU-related inquiry.
Multiple outlets report that the Queensland inquiry into the construction union hears evidence that Comanchero-associated entities aimed to enter construction sites and build their own business presence. ABC also reports that intelligence agencies provide evidence about efforts to form construction companies. Separate reporting across outlets says Comanchero-linked firms have obtained enterprise bargaining agreements backed by the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) as recently as last month.
The coverage centers on whether Comancheros were seeking to expand influence within the building sector, with sources relying on evidence aired at the inquiry. While the articles align on the key allegations—an attempted move into construction and the existence of CFMEU-linked enterprise agreements—details about how the attempts worked and the extent of any involvement are framed through the inquiry’s presented material rather than independently confirmed reporting.
