Despite his connections to organised crime, Alex had a seemingly good relationship with the CFMEU. He was able to build a network of businesses that offered construction and industrial services, which employed hundreds of people. The details of the secret help provided by the CFMEU officials were revealed in a trove of documents unearthed by the Australian Financial Review.

He cultivated relationships with them through lavish gifts, extravagant parties, and other forms of social engagement. This strategy, combined with his ability to offer lucrative EBAs, allowed him to secure the support of key union officials, effectively bypassing the union’s internal processes and gaining access to union members and resources. This allowed him to build a network of influence and power within the CFMEU, ultimately leading to his rise to prominence within the CFMEU. The investigation into Alex’s empire and his associates’ activities is ongoing.

The meeting between Alex and Greenfield took place at a private residence. The meeting lasted for approximately 30 minutes. The meeting was not recorded, and there is no evidence of any recording devices being present.

The summary provided does not mention any specific details about the GHRC franchisee or the nature of their business. It also does not provide any information about the alleged wrongdoing of Chad Bragdon. The summary only mentions that Chad Bragdon was made a director of another GHRC franchisee at the time of the alleged wrongdoing. It does not provide any context about the alleged wrongdoing or Bragdon’s role in it. The summary also states that neither Jarvis nor Bragdon has been accused of wrongdoing. This statement is not supported by any evidence and should be treated with caution.