Bikies, ‘moral compass malfunctions’ and corruption cost: Victoria’s Big Build royal commission holds first public hearing

Inquiry investigating allegations of corruption and criminal conduct on state’s $150bn pipeline of infrastructure projects to leave ‘no stone unturned’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The opening public hearing of the royal commission into Victoria’s Big Build has shown Jacinta Allan knew of allegations the construction union allowed criminals and bikies on to state projects as early as 2023. It was also revealed that the inquiry – officially named the royal commission into the Integrity of Major Public and Civil Infrastructure Construction – held “closed” hearings following its launch in August, and plans to hold public hearings during the November state election campaign. Continue reading...