The probe was sparked after revelations were aired by 60 Minutes and Nine newspapers spotlighting allegations the union has been infiltrated by criminal figures.
An interim report into Victoria's embattled construction sector has found that workers are reluctant to report wrongdoing due to a fear of reprisal.
The report also found agencies already had the power to remove bikies from construction sites, but those powers have rarely to never been used. "One person described approaching 10 entities over two years, including state and federal bodies and major contractors, and being unable to find anyone who could deal with the issue they were raising."Newborn baby found with life-threatening injuries outside Melbourne home, woman taken to hospitalSpeaking to reporters today, Allan said she would "help us tear a rotten culture out by its roots".
The report also wants the government to consider giving IBAC more powers as the anti-corruption watchdog is currently limited to investigating public bodies. It does not have the power to scrutinise private companies, unions, or individuals.Deputy Liberal Leader David Southwick.
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