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Victoria Launches Royal Commission to Probe Infrastructure Corruption

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 10:05 PM UTC · How we work

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Premier Ben Carroll of Victoria launched a royal commission to probe corruption on infrastructure projects.
The opening hearing will take place in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
Former South Australian chief justice Chris Kourakis will lead the commission with a $50 million budget.
The commission will investigate corruption, criminal conduct or misconduct by the CFMEU, contractors and labour-hire firms.
It must deliver its final report to the Victorian government by 20 August 2027.

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Premier Ben Carroll of Victoria launched a royal commission to probe corruption on infrastructure projects.
The opening hearing will take place in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
Former South Australian chief justice Chris Kourakis will lead the commission with a $50 million budget.
The commission will investigate corruption, criminal conduct or misconduct by the CFMEU, contractors and labour-hire firms.
It must deliver its final report to the Victorian government by 20 August 2027.