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Health Infrastructure Minister Melissa Horne is demanding answers after serious allegations surface that the government improperly interfered in a major hospital project, sparking a rift within Victoria’s leadership ahead of the state election. While Premier Jacinta Allan dismisses the claims as baseless and insists the dispute was between contractor and subcontractor, Horne’s public letter underscores her call for transparency and legal compliance. She insists her office has never contacted the CFMEU and seeks confirmation that no contractor was unfairly removed — even though the project predates her tenure. The controversy centers on a whistleblower’s report alleging public servants were pressured to sack a plastering contractor due to union tensions. Horne is now pushing for stronger oversight, including pre-appointment checks, to safeguard public infrastructure from corruption — a move that signals her commitment to upholding integrity in critical health projects.

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