ACT Infrastructure Corruption Scrutiny | Australia News

Infrastructure Minister Catherine King is under fire over corruption allegations tied to federally funded ACT projects, following a damning Integrity Commission report on a school tender. While she insists the federal-territory reporting systems are robust and she’s confident in their integrity, she won’t guarantee zero corruption. The scandal erupted after a public servant and former staffer were found to have acted corruptly to benefit the CFMEU — the staffer’s actions led to her resignation, though the minister was cleared. Now, Canberra Liberals and independent Senator David Pocock are demanding an independent audit of all federal infrastructure spending in the ACT to restore public trust. Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has referred the request to King, drawing criticism from opposition figures who accuse her of dodging accountability — while Gallagher remains silent. Despite existing legal requirements for states to report corruption on federal projects — with 63 such reports nationally up to May — calls for an external review are mounting as community confidence erodes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ee1f4ddaabcbc726