Daniel Andrews says Ben Carroll ‘can win’ Victoria election in rare public statement
Summary
Daniel Andrews, former premier of Victoria, publicly supports new Labor leader Ben Carroll to win the state election in November 2024. Carroll replaced Jacinta Allan as premier after her resignation and plans to hold a royal commission into corruption in the government’s construction projects.Key Facts
- Daniel Andrews, former Victoria premier, supports Ben Carroll’s leadership.
- Ben Carroll became premier after Jacinta Allan resigned in September 2023.
- Carroll agreed to lead after government MPs lost confidence in Allan.
- Carroll plans to hold a royal commission to investigate problems in the government’s construction projects called the Big Build.
- The royal commission will investigate contractors, subcontractors, labor hire, government officials, and unions involved.
- Carroll supports key infrastructure projects like the Suburban Rail Loop and the train line to Melbourne airport.
- Jacinta Allan faced criticism and allegations related to corruption during the Big Build project.
- Another former Labor premier, Steve Bracks, believes Carroll will bring a fresh approach.
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