Police said the woman allegedly attempted to interfere with the march, with officers attempting to move her on peacefully before making the arrest.
Thousands of workers and union members gathered in Brisbane this morning for the annual Labour Day March to celebrate the international fight for workers rights.The march, which began at the corner of Wharf and Turbot streets, was led by Premier Steven Miles, walking with his daughter and alongside fellow state Labor MPs.
“He does love coming to Queensland and he does love Labour Day so I’m not sure why he was unable to get here today,” Miles said.Miles was joined by Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace, Health Minister Shannon Fentiman and Deputy Premier Cameron Dickfor Queensland public servants. Asked about last week’s dispute involving CFMEU workers and Cross River Rail sites, Premier Steven Miles said there “is no place for violence, bullying and intimidation”.CFMEU members walked off Cross River Rail sites across Brisbane last week, forming picket lines and protesting over an ongoing dispute with CPB, the contractor behind the Queensland government’s largest infrastructure project.
“Every worker and every person also deserves to have a safe and respectful workplace...if there is violence from anyone, whether it’s an employer or from a union or from individuals, we do not condone that. That is the antithesis of union values, which include safety and respect.The hovering tensions of the last week appeared absent from the march, with CFMEU supporters forming one of the largest groups to turn out for the event.
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