Thousands of workers walk off the job in union action as police and Health and Safety Queensland launch investigations
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The Queensland transport minister has called for a “safety reset” at the state’s biggest public transport project after a worker plummeted up to 12 metres from scaffolding.
The $6.3bn Cross River Rail project was brought to a standstill on Wednesday after thousands of workers walked off the site in a union action over safety concerns. Workers will not return until at least Monday.
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