Budget estimates: Minister's plea to CFMEU, Cross River Rail over delays
Ongoing CFMEU protests at Cross River Rail sites have forced thousands of Queenslanders to bypass the Ekka train station to get to the annual show for the second year in a row.ESTIMATES UPDATES
The multiple failings of government-owned corporation CS Energy and the state’s pumped hydro plans will be in the spotlight as budget estimates resumes.
Energy Minister Mick De Brenni and the numerous cashed-up agencies under his responsibility — including Stanwell, CS Energy and Queensland Hydro — will appear first on Tuesday.
Resources Minister Scott Stewart and Transport Minister Bart Mellish will also appear today.
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Originally published as Budget estimates: Minister's plea to CFMEU, Cross River Rail over delays
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