Tag #Construction Crime

What are the underlying causes of the escalating campaign of arson and intimidation in Victoria's building industry, and what role do underworld players and past government responses play?

The attack on El Dorado Contractors is part of a wider campaign of arson and intimidation in Victoria's building industry, linked to underworld attempts to control the sector. This follows other recent attacks on construction sites, including a social housing project, and the homes of company directors, raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of government and police responses. At least 11 arson attacks on construction firms have been confirmed since September 2023.