Gary Bullock (trade unionist)
Gary Bullock | |
|---|---|
| National Vice President of United Workers Union | |
| Assumed office 11 November 2019 | |
| President | Jo-Anne Schofield |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| National President of United Voice | |
| In office 2007–2019 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Daley |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| General Secretary of United Voice Queensland | |
| In office 2007–2019 | |
| President | Carol Corless |
| Assistant Secretary | Sharon Caddie Sheila Hunter |
| Preceded by | Ron Monaghan |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gary John Bullock |
| Party | Labor |
| Occupation | Trade unionist |
| Nickname | Blocker |
Gary John "Blocker" Bullock is an Australian trade unionist who currently serves as the National Vice-president of the United Workers Union (UWU), the largest blue collar union in Australia.[1][2] He previously served as the National President and Queensland branch General Secretary of United Voice prior to its merger with the National Union of Workers to form UWU in 2019.[3] He also serves as an elected left faction member of the Australian Labor Party National Executive and has been described as "the most powerful man in Queensland" and a Queensland Labor "Kingmaker."[4][5][6][7] Critics have described him as a "factional warlord."[8][9][10][11][12]
Bullock has also served as Employee Director and Deputy Co-chair of the board at Superannuation fund Hostplus since 2021.[13] He previously served as a Director of InTrust Super from 2004 to 2021, serving as chair from 2016 until his departure.[14]
See also
References
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- ^ Johnson, Hayden (11 December 2023). "Who is Gary 'Blocker' Bullock, Queensland's most powerful man?". News Corporation. The Courier Mail. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
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- ^ Fraser, Kelmeny (12 May 2020). "Union powerbroker soared to influence from humble beginnings". News Corporation. The Courier Mail. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
- ^ "Union heavyweight, Trad's secret 'coffees': Who's really been running Palaszczuk's Qld". News Corporation. The Courier Mail. 29 October 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
- ^ "Gary Bullock Employee Director". Hostplus. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
- ^ Young, Andy (27 September 2021). "Intrust Super Chief Executive steps down". Food and Beverage Media. The Shout. Retrieved 13 March 2026.