Victorian Premier Blames Inflation for 'Big Build' Cost Blowouts Amid Corruption Allegations

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is resisting calls for a royal commission into the state's infrastructure projects, attributing significant cost blowouts to inflation rather than corruption, following new allegations.

29 Jun, 03:32 — 29 Jun, 03:32

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The GuardianMostly Factual64d ago

Victorian premier blames ‘inflation not corruption’ for Big Build cost blowouts amid fresh allegations

Jacinta Allan resists calls for royal commission into state’s infrastructure projects as pressure mounts following new reports Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Jacinta Allan has resisted growing calls for a royal commission into alleged corruption on Victoria’s $100bn Big Build, declaring “inflationary pressures on projects is not corruption”. It comes after an investigation by Nine newspapers and 60 Minutes ...

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Victorian Premier Blames Inflation for 'Big Build' Cost Blowouts Amid Corruption Allegations

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Victorian premier blames ‘inflation not corruption’ for Big Build cost blowouts amid fresh allegations

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