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flag An Australian report revealed Victoria’s government ignored union corruption on public projects, costing $15B, after officials deleted key findings.

flag An Albanese government-appointed official removed politically sensitive findings from a corruption report by expert Geoffrey Watson, revealing that Victoria’s Labor government ignored widespread CFMEU graft and organized crime on federally funded infrastructure projects, leading to an estimated $15 billion in taxpayer losses. flag The deleted sections, uncovered after a Queensland inquiry demanded access, showed the government was aware of corruption and criminal infiltration but failed to act due to fear of industrial disruption, not close ties with the union. flag Watson, who conducted an 18-month investigation, said he was directed to remove the material and did not endorse the changes. flag The CFMEU’s Mark Irving claimed the sections were not well-founded, but the revelations have sparked concerns over transparency and accountability in public infrastructure oversight.

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