The Royal Commission into the Integrity of Major Public and Civil Infrastructure Construction Projects in Victoria has been established to inquire into the nature and extent of corruption, criminal conduct and serious misconduct on or in relation to major construction projects in Victoria. The Commission will also examine systemic issues and identify measures to prevent future misconduct.
The Commissioner is The Honourable Christopher Kourakis AC, who was appointed by Letters Patent issued by the Governor of Victoria.
- The Commission is investigating allegations of corruption, criminal conduct and serious misconduct associated with major public and civil infrastructure construction projects in Victoria, together with any systemic issues that may have enabled such conduct to occur.
- The Commission is required to report to the Victorian Government by no later than 20 August 2027, or such later date agreed between the Commission and the Premier of Victoria.
Unless otherwise stated, hearings will generally be conducted in public. Information about hearing dates, locations, live streams and other hearing details will be published on the Hearings page.
Members of the public may attend public hearings, subject to venue capacity and any applicable conditions of entry. Public seating may be limited and admission cannot be guaranteed.
Where available, public hearings will be live streamed. Links to live streams will be published on the Hearings page before the commencement of a hearing.
Transcripts of public hearings and, where appropriate, exhibits tendered into evidence will be published on this website as soon as practicable following the hearing.
Leave to appear is permission granted by the Commission allowing a person or organisation to participate in a hearing, including by making submissions, questioning witnesses or otherwise assisting the Commission.
The Commissioner may grant leave to appear to a person or organisation who has a direct or special interest in the matters being examined, may be the subject of an adverse finding, or is able to assist the Commission.
Information about leave to appear, including relevant practice guidelines and application forms, is available on the Resources page.
- Yes. The Commission intends to provide opportunities for individuals and organisations to provide information relevant to its inquiry.
Information about how to make a submission, including any applicable requirements and timeframes, will be published on this website shortly. Please check this page regularly for updates.
The Commission recognises that some individuals may wish to provide information in confidence. Further information about confidentiality arrangements and processes for providing information will be published on this website.
Yes. Royal Commissions have significant powers under legislation, including powers to summon witnesses and require the production of documents.
The Commission may make findings within the scope of its Terms of Reference and may also make recommendations arising from its inquiry.
Practice guidelines, forms, hearing materials, transcripts, exhibits and other Commission publications can be found on the Resources page.
- Yes. Royal Commissions are independent public inquiries established to investigate matters of significant public importance and report their findings and recommendations to government.
- Updates, announcements, hearing schedules, publications and other information will be published on this website as the Commission's work progresses.
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