Victoria's Infrastructure Projects Embroiled in Corruption Allegations: Pressure Mounts on State Government. Victoria's Big Build, a massive $100 billion infrastructure project aimed at transforming the state's transportation and construction landscape, has been rocked by allegations of corruption and cronyism. Amid mounting pressure, Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan has pushed back against calls for a royal commission, claiming that inflationary pressures on projects are not indicative of corruption. However, new reports have surfaced, suggesting that money from the Big Build was being funneled to gangland figures, while the government was also warned about potential cost blowouts due to demands from the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU). As the controversy deepens, questions are being raised about the transparency and accountability of the state government's handling of these high-profile projects.
Jacinta Allan resists calls for royal commission into state’s infrastructure projects as pressure mounts following new reportsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJacinta Allan has resisted growing calls for a royal commission into alleged corruption on Victoria’s $100bn Big Build, declaring “inflationary pressures on projects is not corruption”.It comes after an investigation by Nine newspapers and 60 Minutes reported allegations that money from the state’s Big Build infrastructure projects was being paid to gangland figures and that the state government was warned about cost blowouts due to Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) demands. Continue reading...
