Geoffrey Watson SC

Geoffrey Watson SC is a Senior Counsel and legal expert who has recently commented on allegations of corruption involving the CFMEU and labour hire companies in Victoria's Big Build construction projects. He has stated that no one from the Labor party has contacted him regarding a $15 billion corruption claim related to the CFMEU. This comes amidst ongoing inquiries and public discussion about organized criminal behavior and potential infiltration of the Big Build projects by criminal elements. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has acknowledged criminal behavior but rejected calls for a royal commission. Watson's commentary adds an expert legal perspective to the controversy, highlighting the scale of the allegations and the lack of engagement from political parties, underscoring the significance of these corruption claims within the state's major infrastructure developments.