Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has launched a sweeping royal commission into the state’s construction sector, promising a no-holds-barred probe into corruption tied to massive taxpayer-funded projects. With the power to investigate government, contractors, and unions, the commission signals a major shift after years of resistance — and could uncover billions lost to misconduct. While integrity experts hail it as a vital step toward restoring trust, critics call it a political ploy to boost ratings ahead of elections. A special prosecutor will join the inquiry, and hearings are expected to begin soon — though the leader of the probe remains unannounced.

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