Victorian royal commission into corruption in construction sector holds secret hearings
A royal commission has begun public hearings into allegations of corruption, violence, and bullying within Victoria's construction sector. Commissioner Christopher Kourakis has warned those involved to provide voluntary disclosures as the inquiry investigates major infrastructure projects.
Why it matters
The investigation targets the powerful CFMEU union and could significantly impact the delivery and cost of major government infrastructure projects in Australia.
The Victorian branch of the CFMEU will be at the centre of investigations by the royal commission. ( ABC News )
The royal commissioner investigating corruption in Victoria's construction sector has issued a warning to "all people who have done wrong" in the first public hearing.
Allegations to be probed by the commission include that the CFMEU threatened industrial action to force employers to pay extravagant wages to "unqualified associates" of union bosses.
Two blocks of hearings will be held before the end of this year and the royal commission's findings are due by August 2027.
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At the inquiry's first public hearing today, commissioner Christopher Kourakis said the probe would get to the bottom of widespread allegations of corruption, violence and bullying on build sites.
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