Underworld figure Mick Gatto gave CFEMU official gold bracelet after construction site assault, Big Build royal commission told
Former CFMEU official Paul Tzimas tells inquiry he suffered fractured ankle and a colleague was left with major injuries and severe PTSD Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A former CFMEU official has told a royal commission that underworld figure Mick Gatto attended a meeting that was called after the union official and a colleague were seriously assaulted at a…
Former CFMEU official Paul Tzimas has testified before the royal commission that underworld figure Mick Gatto attended a meeting following the assault of himself and a colleague at a construction site. Gatto allegedly offered Tzimas a gold bracelet, which Tzimas initially refused but eventually accepted, believing it was an olive branch from a friend.
Tzimas, who suffered a fractured ankle and a colleague suffered severe injuries, said Gatto was known to work for developers and builders to resolve project issues. Eleven men, including Gatto, were confirmed to be union members and affiliated with bikie gangs, according to Tzimas.
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