Workplace watchdog missing in action on Big Build violence claims
Victoria's workplace watchdog, WorkSafe, has confirmed it is not currently pursuing any legal cases related to violence on Big Build sites. Despite reports of multiple incidents of abuse on taxpayer-funded projects, there are no active prosecutions. The lack of investigation into the controversial firm 'Women in Construction' raises further concerns about oversight in the industry.
- ▪WorkSafe has no active prosecutions involving violence on Big Build sites.
- ▪The watchdog has not investigated the firm 'Women in Construction', which has links to criminal activity.
- ▪Commonwealth officials have been alerted to 28 cases of fraud and other criminal behavior on the North East Link project.
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