Victorian premier blames ‘inflation not corruption’ for Big Build cost blowouts amid fresh allegations
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has rejected calls for a royal commission into alleged corruption within the state's 'Big Build' infrastructure projects, attributing cost blowouts to inflation rather than misconduct. The government faces pressure following reports of union-linked cost inflation and payments to gangland figures.
Why it matters
The controversy involves significant public funds and allegations of union influence, making it a major political issue in Australian state governance.
Victorian premier Jacinta Allan said calls for a royal commission into alleged Big Build corruption was ‘a call for delayed action’. Photograph: Diego Fedele/AAP Victorian premier Jacinta Allan said calls for a royal commission into alleged Big Build corruption was ‘a call for delayed action’. Photograph: Diego Fedele/AAP Victorian politics Victorian premier blames ‘inflation not corruption’ for Big Build cost blowouts amid fresh allegations Jacinta Allan resists calls for royal commission into state’s infrastructure projects as pressure mounts following new reports
While reporting on the controversy, the framing focuses heavily on the Premier's defense and the specific nature of the allegations, which is standard for political reporting in The Guardian.
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