Victorian Premier Ben Carroll settles bill after forgetting to pay at petrol pump
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll inadvertently drove off from a service station without paying for his petrol following a demanding day of official briefings. After being notified of the error, he promptly settled the bill and thanked the station staff.
Why it matters
An amusing or minor administrative oversight by a prominent political figure that quickly resolves into a paid bill.
Ben Carroll says he made the error during a busy time on Monday night. ( ABC News: Danielle Bonica )
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That evening, Mr Carroll was receiving briefings on the attack that critically injured independent MP Helen Haines in the north-east of the state.
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