‘There was grift, there was thuggery’: Victorian premier says ‘nothing is off limits’ at construction royal commission
Summary
Victoria's premier, Ben Carroll, announced a royal commission to investigate serious problems in the state's construction projects, including corruption and violence. The inquiry will have broad powers to call witnesses, access documents, and examine actions by unions, companies, and government officials.Key Facts
- The royal commission focuses on major public and civil infrastructure construction in Victoria.
- Former premiers and ministers can be required to testify at public hearings.
- Chris Kourakis, a former South Australian chief justice, will lead the inquiry with a $50 million budget.
- The commission has powers to get information and compel witness attendance until August 2027.
- It will investigate wrongdoing involving the CFMEU union, construction companies, subcontractors, and others.
- The inquiry will check if government departments properly managed and supervised projects.
- Actions legally allowed under work and safety laws are not part of the inquiry but misuse of those laws can be investigated.
- Legal costs for former ministers and premiers called to hearings will be paid publicly.
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