Jun 29, 2026 – 1.48pmPremier Jacinta Allan has blamed inflation, not union misconduct and lawlessness, for blowouts that have added as much as 30 per cent to the cost of major infrastructure projects in Victoria, insisting there is “no evidence of government corruption” on its building sites.Allan again rejected calls for a royal commission into the sector after another round of revelations that questioned the government’s response to construction-industry misconduct. Asked if she could guarantee her office had acted ethically and responsibly at all times and if she had checked historical records to confirm that, the premier said it was her “expectation everyone acts appropriately”.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles