The omission in Jacinta Allan’s departing statement as premier
Jacinta Allan used her departing speech as Victoria's premier to highlight her government's infrastructure achievements and budget surplus. She omitted any reference to the Building Bad scandal that has been linked to cost overruns and alleged criminal activity on major projects. Her successor, Ben Carroll, is expected to announce a royal commission into the scandal.
- ▪Allan praised the removal of level crossings and the completion of major projects such as the West Gate Tunnel and the Metro Tunnel.
- ▪The speech did not address revelations that the construction union inflated project costs and employed criminal elements.
- ▪Allan's removal from office was largely attributed to her refusal to initiate a royal commission into the Building Bad scandal.
- ▪Ben Carroll, the incoming premier, is anticipated to launch a royal commission as one of his first actions.
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