The ombudsman’s report will reveal the findings of a two-year investigation into the influx of political operatives into senior public service ranks and the centralisation of decision-making within then-premier Daniel Andrews’ private office.
Labour shortages, material price hikes and an overstretched construction industry are tipped to inflict budget and schedule blowouts on major infrastructure works.
Victoria’s anti-corruption commission has been asking companies whether they are aware of gifts being offered to secure contracts or government agencies favouring certain suppliers as it makes infrastructure projects a priority over the next 12 months.
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