Victoria’s construction sector is under intense scrutiny as a new royal commission, led by former SA Chief Justice Christopher Kourakis, launches a sweeping probe into corruption and misconduct on major public projects. With a $50 million budget and a deadline of August 2027, the inquiry will examine not just contractors but also government oversight, unions, and subcontractors — all amid years of allegations of billions lost to shady dealings. While hailed by reform advocates as a long-overdue reckoning, skeptics warn it could be a cover-up. The nation watches closely as this high-stakes investigation unfolds.

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