‘It Will Follow the Money’: Carroll Unveils Big Build Royal Commission

Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has announced the Royal Commission into the state’s multi-billion-dollar Big Build infrastructure program. This initiative has been plagued by criticism including allegations of rorts, cost blowouts, and corruption. Carroll promised the commission upon taking office, a move contrasting with his predecessor’s refusal to establish such an inquiry.

• Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has launched the Royal Commission into the Big Build.
• The Big Build is a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure program with over 180 projects.
• The program has faced criticism for alleged organised crime, rorts, cost blowouts, ghost shifts, and CFMEU corruption.
• Carroll replaced Jacinta Allan in July and promised the commission on his first day.
• This inquiry contrasts with Jacinta Allan’s refusal to establish one while in office.