Big Build corruption allegations warrant Victorian inquiry, says public policy expert
Public policy expert David Hayward is calling for a commission of inquiry into Victoria's 'Big Build' infrastructure projects following allegations of union corruption. While the state government has apologized for criminal activity on sites, it has resisted calls for a formal royal commission.
Why it matters
The debate over infrastructure oversight and union influence is a central issue in Victorian politics, impacting public trust and the management of taxpayer funds.
David Hayward says a commission of inquiry is necessary to restore the Victorian public's faith. ( ABC News: Oliver Gordon )
Public policy professor David Hayward has called for a "Queensland-style" commission of inquiry into Victoria's Big Build.
Dr Hayward says a commission of inquiry would be better targeted to probe concerns about the Big Build than a wider-ranging royal commission.
Concerns over the Big Build and links to union corruption are dominating debate ahead of the Victorian state election in November.
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