Victorian premier to call royal commission into construction sector amid CFMEU scandal
Ben Carroll to announce inquiry that will include examining allegations of union corruption on state government building sites Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Victorian premier, Ben Carroll, will formally call a royal commission into the construction sector on Thursday. The step follows a special meeting of…
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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