Daniel Andrews says Ben Carroll ‘can win’ Victoria election in rare public statement
Former Victorian Labor premier Daniel Andrews publicly endorsed new premier Ben Carroll, stating he can win the upcoming November state election. Carroll assumed office after Jacinta Allan resigned amid leadership tensions and allegations of corruption related to the Big Build project. He announced a royal commission into the construction sector while pledging to continue major infrastructure initiatives such as the Suburban Rail Loop.
- ▪Daniel Andrews praised Ben Carroll as a strong campaigner and expressed confidence that he can win the November election.
- ▪Jacinta Allan stepped down as premier just before a planned leadership spill, leading to Carroll’s elevation.
- ▪Carroll announced a royal commission to investigate the construction sector and the government’s oversight of the Big Build project.
- ▪Former premier Steve Bracks said Carroll would bring a fresh approach and market himself as a new Labor leader.
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Ben Carroll has begun his first full day as Victorian premier, receiving support from former Labor leaders Daniel Andrews and Steve Bracks just four months from a state election. Photograph: Jay Kogler/AAPView image in fullscreenBen Carroll has begun his first full day as Victorian premier, receiving support from former Labor leaders Daniel Andrews and Steve Bracks just four months from a state election. Photograph: Jay Kogler/AAPVictorian politicsDaniel Andrews says Ben Carroll ‘can win’ Victoria election in rare public statementFormer leader shows support for new Victorian premier while paying tribute to Jacinta Allan Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondentTue 28 Jul…
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