Victoria's chaotic leadership spill could be a game changer in Canberra
Ben Carroll has replaced Jacinta Allan as the Premier of Victoria following a chaotic leadership spill within the Labor Party. The transition has drawn federal attention, particularly regarding a new royal commission into the state's construction industry.
Why it matters
The leadership change in a major Australian state creates political instability that could impact federal Labor's standing ahead of upcoming elections.
Ben Carroll replaced Jacinta Allan as Victoria's premier following a chaotic leadership spill this week. ( ABC News: Danielle Bonica )
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A familiar affair this week drew Canberra's attention to Victoria, where Ben Carroll replaced Jacinta Allan as the state's premier following a chaotic leadership spill.
While officially declaring the end to the fuel discount and cautiously welcoming softening inflation, Treasurer Jim Chalmers was quick on Wednesday to endorse Carroll's decision to call a royal commission into alleged corruption in Victoria's building industry.
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