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Police taskforce launches major investigation into Metro Tunnel rort

Taskforce Hawk only began its inquiry into the alleged multimillion-dollar rip-off after it was exposed in media reports, despite the suspected corruption being known about by state government officials.

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Police taskforce launches major investigation into Metro Tunnel rortTaskforce Hawk only began its inquiry into the alleged multimillion-dollar rip-off after it was exposed in media reports, despite the suspected corruption being known about by state government officials.
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