Nick McKenzie says the royal commission is two years too late

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalVictoriaBuilding BadAfter reporting on corruption within Victoria's Big Build program and the CFMEU, journalist Nick McKenzie says the royal commission is welcome, although very late.Updated August 20, 2026 — 3:41pm,first published 3:18pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon2:35Nick McKenzie questions Premier Ben Carroll over royal commissionVideo icon2:16The Australian Children's Choir is celebrating its 50th anniversaryVideo icon1:57Divas, dance and decadenceVideo icon2:50Football club calls out 'cowards' who destroyed pitchAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe