Tuesday, 17 February 2026

 Gaelle BROAD (Northern Victoria) (14:17): My question is to the Premier. Many residents of Bendigo East electorate have raised concerns that under your watch taxpayer funds were used to fund organised crime through state government projects. The Rotting from the Top report, presented to the Queensland Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU and Misconduct in the Construction Industry, provided evidence that in Victoria corruption led to over $15 billion of taxpayer money being directed to organised crime due to the government’s inaction. Criminal figures were handed top salaries and the use of government cars, with ghost shifts, double payments and jobs for mates. Supervisors provided drugs to workers, and strippers were hired to do shows onsite. We need transparency and accountability on government projects and the use of taxpayer funds. The Fair Work Commission has called for an independent inquiry and stated that accountability is needed and Victorians have a right to know. Given the scale of this corruption and the potential ongoing risks, will you, as leader and the minister responsible, commit to a full and proper independent investigation and a royal commission to uncover the full scale of this corruption in Victoria and recover these funds?

The PRESIDENT: I missed the start of it. Mrs Hermans spoke about projects in her electorate that she represents. Mrs Broad, did you refer to any in your question?

Gaelle BROAD: I have had emails and letters.

The PRESIDENT: It does not count. It has got to be something within the electorate you represent.

Georgie Crozier interjected.

The PRESIDENT: Okay. We can do it as an adjournment tonight. That is fine. Good suggestion.