Breaking: Victorian construction royal commission has terms of reference unveiled
Former South Australian Supreme Court chief justice Christopher Kourakis will head the royal commission into corruption in the state's construction sector.
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has unveiled the terms of reference for the royal commission investigating allegations of criminal infiltration in unions and building sites. The inquiry, led by former South Australian Supreme Court chief justice Christopher Kourakis, aims to examine the integrity of major public and civil infrastructure construction projects in Victoria.
Kourakis will have a budget of $50 million and is expected to report back to the government no later than August 20 next year. The royal commission will investigate the conduct of the CFMEU, construction companies, labor hire firms, and criminal actors on major projects, as well as the role of government in overseeing these projects.
Premier Ben Carroll emphasized that the commission would be independent, rigorous, and transparent in its pursuit of the truth.
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