Police warn organized crime infiltrates Victoria's $100 billion Big Build program
Police taskforce leaders warned that organized crime has infiltrated Victoria’s $100 billion Big Build infrastructure program, demanding new legislation to combat corruption. Superintendent Dave Cowan noted that uncovered wrongdoing often falls into a 'grey corruption' area beyond police authority, hindering the fight against gangland figures profiting from the construction sector. Legislative change is crucial to address these entrenched issues.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 19:11 UTC
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