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flag IBAC faced scrutiny for delaying public disclosure of its 2024 dismissal of a referral alleging CFMEU misconduct linked to $15B in project overruns.

flag A corruption watchdog defended its handling of a 2024 referral from Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan about alleged CFMEU misconduct, after criticism over delaying public disclosure of the referral’s dismissal until February 16, 2026. flag The referral, deemed outside IBAC’s jurisdiction in October 2024, concerned allegations of organized crime infiltration, including drug distribution on worksites, violent individuals in high-paying roles, and strippers performing for night crews. flag A report by barrister Geoffrey Watson SC, titled *Rotting from the Top*, linked these issues to an estimated $15 billion in cost overruns on Victoria’s Big Build projects due to government inaction. flag Liberal MP Kim Wells questioned IBAC commissioner Victoria Elliott over the lack of transparency during a parliamentary hearing, prompting scrutiny over accountability and public trust.

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