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Queensland’s new building code is sparking a major showdown with unions, who warn it could derail the 2032 Olympics, inflate costs, and gut workers’ rights—blaming the Deputy Premier for an ideological push that clashes with existing federal laws and union agreements. While some in industry see the code as a step toward safety and efficiency, unions fear it’s designed to outlaw CFMEU deals by banning paid union time and non-working delegates, forcing companies to prove they can still meet productivity targets—or face exclusion. The code would apply to state-funded projects over $2 million, with stricter rules for larger bids, and even private firms seeking government contracts. Unions are already sounding the alarm of a looming legal storm, calling it a “lawyer’s picnic” as constitutional challenges loom.

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