The CFMEU is accused of wanting to create a monopoly and gain control during labour shortages. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOS

Police are accused of signing a secret "memorandum of understanding" with the CFMEU to stay out of an industrial turf war.

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The author of a damning report into Queensland's CFMEU made the extraordinary allegation on Wednesday, saying state police agreed not to intervene in industrial disputes.

Barrister Geoffrey Watson told an inquiry he was shocked to discover the Queensland Police Association had signed the alleged deal, ensuring officers stayed out of th

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