South Australia Premier requests ICAC probe into Torrens to Darlington project

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has formally requested that the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) evaluate the procurement and contracting safeguards of the Torrens to Darlington project. The request follows allegations that an outlaw motorcycle gang attempted to gain influence over Career Boss, a business associated with the $15.4 billion infrastructure undertaking.

While the State Government maintains there is no evidence that organized crime has successfully accessed the project, the Premier stated that an independent evaluation is necessary to ensure existing systems governing contractors and subcontractors are working effectively. The project is the largest construction undertaking in the state's history, involving significant investment from both the State and Commonwealth governments.

The controversy has intensified following reports of violent attacks against businessman Rob Cammarano, whose family alleges they have lived in fear due to a campaign of firebombings and shootings. Cammarano claims these attacks are linked to attempts to control Career Boss, which provides recruitment services for the project. The South Australian police taskforce, Operation Endurance, is currently investigating these organized crime allegations.