Queensland minister calls for ‘safety reset’ on Cross River Rail project after worker falls from scaffolding

Thousands of workers walk off the job in union action as police and Health and Safety Queensland launch investigations

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The Queensland transport minister has called for a “safety reset” at the state’s biggest public transport project after a worker plummeted up to 12 metres from scaffolding.

The $6.3bn Cross River Rail project was brought to a standstill on Wednesday after thousands of workers walked off the site in a union action over safety concerns. Workers will not return until at least Monday.

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