PoliticsVictoria’s Big Build royal commission opens with allegations of bikies, corruption and rising costs

The first public hearing of the royal commission examining alleged corruption and criminal conduct across Victoria’s A$150bn Big Build found that Jacinta Allan was aware by 2023 of claims that the construction union allowed criminals and outlaw motorcycle club members onto state projects. She referred the allegations to police, while the inquiry will assess the taxpayer cost of corruption.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-23 05:22Original