Police allege Gillmeister was ejected from the Stock Exchange on Charlotte Street for allegedly assaulting a staff member just before midnight on Friday, News.Az reports, citing Australian media.
When officers attempted to arrest him for public nuisance, he allegedly pushed them and engaged in a “physical struggle with police” before being taken to a watch house, a police spokesperson said.
“He has since been charged with one count each of public nuisance, assault and obstruct police,” the statement said.
Nicknamed “The Axe”, Gillmeister played more than 200 first-class games, 22 State of Origin matches for the Maroons, and represented Australia three times.
In his post-playing career, he has been a coach for the Maroons and the Gold Coast Titans, and a rugby league expert for Channel Seven.
He is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on December 2.
