Jacinta Allan Blames Inflation for Big Build Blowouts

Jacinta Allan blames inflation for Big Build blowouts

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has blamed inflation, not union misconduct, for blowouts on Big Build projects.

Premier blames inflation not corruption for Big Build cost blowout

In a lengthy, combative exchange with journalists, Jacinta Allan refused to accept that the wages bills for Big Build projects were excessive or that unjustified union demands had driven up the cost to taxpayers.

Victorian premier blames ‘inflation not corruption’ for Big Build cost blowouts amid fresh allegations

Jacinta Allan resists calls for royal commission into state’s infrastructure projects as pressure mounts following new reports Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Jacinta Allan has resisted growing calls for a royal commission into alleged corruption on Victoria’s $100bn Big Build, [...]

Allan blames ‘inflation, not corruption’ for blowouts on big projects

At a sometimes fiery press conference, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has insisted there was “no evidence of government corruption” on infrastructure sites.