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Kourakis to head Victorian construction corruption inquiry
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 19, 2026 at 11:06 PM ET
Summary: Former South Australian Supreme Court chief justice Christopher Kourakis will lead a Victorian royal commission into corruption in the state’s construction sector. The commission’s terms of reference have been unveiled as part of the appointment.
WHO: Christopher Kourakis
WHAT: Will head a Victorian royal commission into corruption in the construction sector as its terms of reference are unveiled
WHEN: Aug 19, 2026 at 10:27 PM ET
WHERE: Victoria, Australia
WHY: The commission is being established to investigate corruption in Victoria’s construction sector.
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