'Sinister': corruption-buster dismayed by probe block
Geoffrey Watson, a barrister known for exposing union corruption, called for a royal commission into corruption in Victoria's $109 billion Big Build program. Premier Jacinta Allan rejected the call, citing high costs and budget inflation. Watson warned that organized crime will continue to thrive under the current government, calling for more effective oversight against corruption.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 17:33 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 17:40 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The West Australian. Editorial policy · Corrections
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