Jacinta Allan admits criminals infiltrated Big Build but rejects calls for royal commission
Summary
Victoria’s Premier Jacinta Allan has admitted criminals have operated on some large construction projects in the state, known as the Big Build. However, she rejected calls to launch a royal commission, saying police investigations and cultural changes are better ways to address the problem.Key Facts
- Criminal activity, including violence and intimidation, occurred on some Victorian Big Build construction sites.
- Premier Allan said this behavior was shocking and unacceptable but does not reflect most union workers.
- Allan apologized for the criminal behavior happening on government-funded projects.
- She rejected calls for a royal commission, citing a costly 2010s royal commission into unions that led to few convictions and little culture change.
- Police have been given stronger powers and have laid over 90 charges related to criminal conduct on these projects.
- The Labor Hire Authority canceled licenses for 164 firms due to misconduct.
- The CFMEU union was put into administration and removed from the Victorian Labor Party.
- Opposition leader Jess Wilson called for a royal commission to investigate alleged corruption and corruption in the Big Build projects.
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