Geoffrey Watson
Geoffrey Watson, SC, is an anti-corruption expert who conducted an investigation into the CFMEU's financial practices. His recent report called for criminal charges against Darren Greenfield and suggested the union take legal action to recover significant funds paid to the Greenfields for legal fees.
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Geoffrey Watson is a corruption investigator who has identified Mick Gatto as a corrosive influence.
Mick Gatto at yacht party with union leaders Earl Setches and Peter Marshall, Cbus appointment investigated
Australia· 2026-02-19
Geoffrey Watson is a senior counsel who estimated that $15 billion had been lost to corruption on the Big Build program.
Islamic State brides turned around in Syria; Coalition immigration policy leaked; Ritchies IGA urges government to cut tobacco exciseAustralia· 2026-02-17
Centre for Public Integrity director Geoffrey Watson, SC, said it was 'completely inappropriate' for the minister’s office to ask the department to conduct modelling on an electorate basis.
Minister under fire over requests criticised as ‘blatantly improper’Australia· 2026-02-16
Watson released a report claiming CFMEU lawless behaviour had cost taxpayers $15 billion.
Key bikie arrested in police extortion investigationAustralia· 2026-02-11
Previously, the union had appointed lawyer Geoffrey Watson SC in July 2024 to investigate the claims.
Opposition demands sacking of CFMEU administrator, government says call ‘ridiculous’Australia· 2026-02-11
Geoffrey Watson is a corruption-busting lawyer who wrote a landmark report into CFMEU corruption.
CFMEU report findings from Geoffrey Watson expose bribery, drugs, organised crime and moreAustralia· 2026-02-11
Geoffrey Watson is an anti-corruption expert whose findings were removed from a report detailing corruption involving the CFMEU.
CFMEU report had Geoffrey Watson’s findings removed over Victorian Labor’s enabling of organised crime on federally backed infrastructure projectsAustralia· 2026-02-10
Setka has repeatedly attacked this masthead’s investigative journalist Nick McKenzie and the anti-corruption buster Geoffrey Watson, SC.
John Setka, disgraced former CFMEU boss, arrested and chargedAustralia· 2025-11-12
Geoffrey Watson, SC, was appointed to investigate allegations of gangland infiltration within the union.
CFMEU boss Zach Smith organised meeting with Mick GattoAustralia· 2025-10-02
Geoffrey Watson, SC, is the administration’s chief investigator.
Sydney Metro to probe intimidation, exploitation claims against contractorsAustralia· 2025-09-09
Geoffrey Watson is the CFMEU administration’s chief investigator who flagged serious anomalies about the pay rates and insurance cover of Future Form workers.
Webuild’s government mega-projects at Western Sydney Airport and North East Link hit with cover up and bribe claimsAustralia· 2025-09-08
Geoffrey Watson is the chief investigator for the CFMEU administrator.
Construction industry regulation and investigation have not gone far enoughAustralia· 2025-09-07
Geoffrey Watson is the chief investigator for the CFMEU administration looking into the allegations against Future Form.
Major government contractor, NRL Bulldogs sponsor accused of intimidation campaign against CFMEU officialAustralia· 2025-09-07
Geoffrey Watson is the lead investigator for the administration looking into the actions of union officials and their connections to Mick Gatto.
Mick Gatto gifts of gold jewellery to officials were clear breach, says administratorAustralia· 2025-07-28
Geoffrey Watson is the chief investigator who made claims about Walker and other bikies being recruited by union bosses.
Ex-bikie Jonny “Two Guns” Walker calls John Setka a ‘try-hard’, blasts former CFMEU bosses,Australia· 2025-06-01
A report written by anti-corruption expert Geoffrey Watson recommended the CFMEU start legal action to recover funds paid to the Greenfields.
Former NSW CFMEU leaders Darren and Michael Greenfield plead guilty to corruption chargesAustralia· 2025-04-29
Geoffrey Watson, SC, the corruption-busting barrister appointed by the CFMEU administrator to investigate wrongdoing.
Melbourne West Gate Tunnel builder LTE linked to Comancheros, Mick GattoAustralia· 2025-03-21
Geoffrey Watson, SC, described Leavitt’s placement on the Big Build as 'the single worst instance' of gangland infiltration he had so far uncovered.
CFMEU veteran lashes corruption clean upAustralia· 2025-03-17
Geoffrey Watson, SC, has been investigating issues at the CFMEU for the union’s administrator.
Those suffering from union corruption don’t care about politicsAustralia· 2025-03-17
Geoffrey Watson is the chief investigator for the CFMEU administration who accused the Victorian government of covering up wrongdoing.
CFMEU sides with bikies, not womenAustralia· 2025-03-16
Geoffrey Watson is investigating corruption within the CFMEU and the Big Build.
The taxpayer money trail from building sites to the underworldAustralia· 2025-03-16
Geoffrey Watson is an anti-corruption expert who recommended legal action against the Greenfields.
Ousted CFMEU boss Darren Greenfield should face charges over $3m legal fee transferAustralia· 2025-02-13