Former chief justice chosen to lead Victoria's corruption Royal Commission
A former South Australian chief justice has been appointed to lead Victoria's Royal Commission into the Big Build infrastructure program, valued at over $100 billion.
$100 billion+ is the value of Victoria's Big Build program now under Royal Commission investigation.
What does Victoria's Big Build Royal Commission mean for tradies working on government projects?
Builders and tradespeople working on Victorian government infrastructure projects may face scrutiny of contracts, procurement, and workplace practices.
Key takeaways
- A former SA chief justice will lead Victoria's Royal Commission into the $100B+ Big Build program.
- The inquiry could examine procurement, contracts, and conduct across major Victorian infrastructure projects.
- Tradies and builders working on Big Build sites may be affected by findings or policy changes.
- The scope and timeline of the Royal Commission have not been detailed in early reporting.
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