Royal commission into Victorian construction sector could boost Labor’s chances at state election, expert says
New Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has pledged to launch a royal commission into corruption within the construction sector as his first act in office. Experts suggest this move could paradoxically boost Labor's standing by signaling a proactive stance on integrity before the state election.
Ben Carroll said the creation of a royal commission into alleged corruption in the construction sector – including on Big Build projects – would be his ‘first action’ as Victorian premier. Ben Carroll said the creation of a royal commission into alleged corruption in the construction sector – including on Big Build projects – would be his ‘first action’ as Victorian premier. Victorian politics Royal commission into Victorian construction sector could boost Labor’s chances at state election, expert says Commission promised by new premier would be an ‘important signal’ for voters that the government was acting on alleged corruption
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