Ben Carroll announces royal commission into construction sector as first act as new premier of Victoria

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Ben Carroll has been sworn in as the premier of Victoria following Jacinta Allan’s resignation, with his first act as leader to announce a sweeping royal commission into alleged corruption in the construction sector.

Carroll’s elevation comes just four months before the state election and follows a tumultuous 48 hours for Labor, during which Allan resigned and a surprise challenger emerged in the leadership contest.

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