Victorian premier to call royal commission into construction sector amid CFMEU scandal
Ben Carroll to announce inquiry that will include examining allegations of union corruption on state government building sites
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The Victorian premier, Ben Carroll, will formally call a royal commission into the construction sector on Thursday.
The step follows a special meeting of cabinet at 9am, where ministers approved the launch of the inquiry and its terms of reference.
A commissioner will also be appointed to lead the process.
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