Ben Carroll Becomes 50th Premier of Victoria
- On Tuesday, Ben Carroll was sworn in as Victoria's 50th Premier, succeeding Jacinta Allan after her chaotic resignation earlier that day.
- Allan's resignation followed mounting pressure over the Big Build scandal, which she had steadfastly refused to address through a royal commission despite demands from opposition, anti-corruption experts, and her own party.
- In his first official act, Carroll pledged a royal commission into the construction sector and empowered the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission to "follow the money," declaring the government needs "a new direction."
- Labor MP Juliana Addison confirmed Carroll received "unanimous" support from the party, while the Liberal Party countered that "the face has changed" but problems remain unresolved.
- Carroll warned the "stakes at this election are too high" and urged voters to prevent a One Nation-Liberal coalition, as Labor faces voter fatigue after governing for 12 years before the November election.
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