Big Build corruption claims increase pressure on Labor
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan resisted calls for a royal commission into the state's construction industry amid growing corruption claims. Experts have cited a $15 billion increase in project costs due to extortion and bribery linked to organised crime. As Labor faces scrutiny, Allan reiterated that immediate police action is the priority, not an extended inquiry.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 02:07 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 02:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The West Australian. Editorial policy · Corrections
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