Victoria's Big Build Needs Deeper Scrutiny | Sydney News

Victoria’s Big Build royal commission has officially launched, and top watchdogs are demanding it go beyond surface-level corruption to examine how government failures created the conditions for massive cost blowouts. Former IBAC commissioner Robert Redlich and ex-ombudsman Deborah Glass argue the inquiry must scrutinize executive oversight and governance, pointing to “grey corruption” where political gain overrides public interest. With $150 billion in infrastructure projects at stake, experts warn that sidelining public service advice — as seen with the Suburban Rail Loop — signals deeper systemic issues. A group of planning specialists echoed this, urging the commission to investigate why government ignored its own rules, calling corruption a symptom of broken governance and lack of transparency. Premier Ben Carroll insists “nothing is off limits” as the commission digs into every decision made by ministers, advisors, and departments involved.

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