Big Build Watch
Independent coverage of governance, corruption and integrity issues across Victoria’s $140-billion major-projects program — IBAC findings, Auditor-General reports, the CFMEU administration, and the cost-blow-out story.
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Inquiry told labour hire firm paid Gatto $1m for Big Build access
A Queensland inquiry into the CFMEU has been told a labour hire company paid Mick Gatto more than $1m over…
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Carroll won’t rule out shifting Suburban Rail Loop billions
New premier Ben Carroll says he's chasing 'greatest value for Victorians' as he leaves open the possibility of redirecting Suburban…
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CFMEU administrator says Setka threats should be ‘taken seriously’
CFMEU administrator Michael Crosby says threats attributed to John Setka should be taken seriously, as he questions a statement by…
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Carroll flags royal commission into Big Build governance
New Premier Ben Carroll has signalled a royal commission into Victoria's infrastructure program, promising scrutiny of contracts, costs and oversight.
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Big Build, Big Problems: How Union Claims Threaten Labor’s Legacy
Allegations of organised crime links and CFMEU influence on Victoria's $100bn Big Build are piling pressure on the state government.
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Administrator says ‘idiots’ in Victoria stalled CFMEU reform push
The CFMEU’s administrator has flagged legal action over former officials’ conduct and called for tougher regulation of the construction sector.
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Minister breaks ranks with premier over hospital-project interference allegations
Minister breaks ranks with Victorian premier by calling for explanation for alleged wrongdoing on project
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Whistleblower: Government told us to keep CFMEU-linked firm
A former Victorian Health Building Authority executive says he received a government call directing his agency to retain a contractor…
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The Think Tank, the CFMEU and the Big Build’s Corruption Bill
VCN can reveal how Mick Gatto helped establish a research centre whose findings have been used to minimise the financial…
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Allan admits Big Build was infiltrated — but rules out royal commission
Premier Jacinta Allan has publicly acknowledged organised crime penetrated Victoria's biggest construction projects while rejecting growing calls for a full…
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