A landmark Commission of Inquiry has recommended gutting the CFMEU’s fixed RDO calendar and paid union activities in Queensland, sparking intense debate over whether stripping these long weekends is necessary to boost productivity ahead of the 2032 Olympics.

While Master Builders argues that modern flexibility will help clear backlogged projects hit by wet-weather delays, unions warn that eliminating synchronised rest days risks worker safety and could trigger industrial unrest.

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