Gangsters, corruption and cover-ups: What Victoria's building royal commission could expose
Jul 31, 2026 •
Victoria’s new premier Ben Carroll has announced a royal commission into the state’s building industry.
It follows years of reporting exposing alleged corruption, organised crime links and misconduct within the sector, and years of resistance from the government and former premier Jacinta Allan.
The commission now has the potential to examine what happened and who knew about it, forcing powerful figures in politics, unions and the underworld to answer questions under oath and in public.
Today, The Age investigative reporter Nick McKenzie, on what the royal commission must uncover and the big names who could be called to testify.
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Gangsters, corruption and cover-ups: What Victoria's building royal commission could expose
1999 • Jul 31, 2026
Gangsters, corruption and cover-ups: What Victoria's building royal commission could expose
Victoria’s new premier Ben Carroll has announced a royal commission into the state’s building industry.
It follows years of reporting exposing alleged corruption, organised crime links and misconduct within the sector, and years of resistance from the government and former premier Jacinta Allan.
The commission now has the potential to examine what happened and who knew about it, forcing powerful figures in politics, unions and the underworld to answer questions under oath and in public.
Today, The Age investigative reporter Nick McKenzie, on what the royal commission must uncover and the big names who could be called to testify.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: The Age investigative reporter Nick McKenzie
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