Sixteen witnesses as David Hanna in court over Logan home build

Former union boss David Arthur Hanna has faced court relating to allegations he corruptly received free building services while constructing his “dream home” in Logan.

Former CFMEU boss Dave Hanna arrives at the Brisbane Magistrates Court today. Picture: AAP/Glenn Hunt

FORMER union boss David Arthur Hanna will find out next week if he will be committed to stand trial over allegations he corruptly received free building services while constructing his Logan “dream home”.

Hanna, along with ex-Mirvac executives Mathew McAllum and Adam Moore who are accused of providing the free building services to Hanna, faced a committal hearing in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today.

Ex-Mirvac director Adam Moore outside the Brisbane Magistrates Court. Picture: AAP/Glenn Hunt

Sixteen witnesses including tradesmen, builders, current and former Mirvac staff and police officers were cross examined.

Hanna, a former CFMEU boss, is facing seven counts of receiving secret commissions, while McAllum and Moore are each charged with seven counts of corruptly giving or offering valuable consideration to influence favour.

Former Mirvac executive Mathew McAllum at court today. Picture: AAP/Glenn Hunt

The charges relate to tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of free work allegedly carried out at Hanna’s Cornubia house by Mirvac executives in order to gain favour with the then influential union heavyweight.

According to the charges, the free work included bricklaying, painting, airconditioning and electrical work was carried out between 2012 and 2013.

Both Moore and McAllum were committed to stand trial in the Brisbane District Court at a date to be set.

Hanna’s barrister asked for his case to be adjourned while he considered whether to make a submission about the charges.

The adjournment was not opposed by prosecutors and Magistrate Anthony Gett is scheduled to deliver his decision on Hanna’s case on Wednesday.