‘Can you work with the union or not?’ Allan ‘linked’ to Big Build’s back-room dealmaking
Reports suggest that current Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, while serving as transport minister, pressured a rail consortium to strike a deal with the CFMEU. This intervention allegedly allowed the union to install a labor hire firm now under investigation for corruption.
Why it matters
The allegations raise serious questions about political interference in infrastructure projects and the influence of controversial unions on government procurement.
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The article focuses on investigative reporting into government conduct, which is a standard function of the press, though the framing highlights potential political scandal.
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