Big Build royal commission LIVE updates: Timing of work stoppage and CFMEU takeover of Gap Road project probed; memo claims union had ‘unprecedented’ access to Andrews government

The inquiry begins its first block of public hearings this week and is expected to examine the role of former premier Jacinta Allan and her office in a controversial road and rail project.

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