Former chief justice chosen to lead Victoria's corruption Royal Commission
A former South Australian chief justice will lead Victoria's Royal Commission into the Big Build infrastructure program, valued at over $100 billion.
$100 billion+ Victorian Big Build program now subject to a Royal Commission investigation.
How will Victoria's Big Build Royal Commission affect construction contractors?
Builders and contractors working on Victorian Big Build projects may face scrutiny of procurement and contracts. Outcomes could change how public works are tendered.
Key takeaways
- A former SA chief justice has been appointed to lead Victoria's Big Build Royal Commission.
- The Big Build program is valued at more than $100 billion in public infrastructure spending.
- Contractors and builders on Big Build projects may face scrutiny of their dealings.
- Commission findings could reshape how large public construction projects are tendered in Victoria.
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