New premier Ben Carroll faces defining test in his first decision
Newly appointed Victorian Premier Ben Carroll faces immediate pressure to launch a royal commission into corruption within the state's 'Big Build' infrastructure projects. The article questions whether he will hold his predecessor, Jacinta Allan, accountable for alleged union-related misconduct.
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The piece addresses political accountability and the integrity of major public infrastructure spending in Victoria.
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Share A A A Ben Carroll has been Victoria’s premier for less than 24 hours , and he already faces a decision that will define his leadership.
Does Carroll have the courage to establish a royal commission into criminality and corruption on the Big Build that not only goes after low-hanging fruit, like the infantile and abusive former CFMEU boss John Setka, but also seeks to hold politicians like Jacinta Allan accountable for the wrongdoing that occurred on their watch?
Or will it be a Claytons inquiry that perpetuates accusations of a long-running cover-up that dogged his predecessor, Allan?
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