Australia news live: Ben Carroll pledges royal commission into Victoria’s construction sector in first speech as premier

Ben Carroll has become Victoria's premier following a leadership challenge against Jacinta Allan, The Guardian reports. In his first speech, Carroll pledged a royal commission into the state's construction sector. The transition comes as Victorian Labor navigates significant challenges — teachers are currently striking over pay negotiations, the state faces debt approaching two hundred billion dollars, and infrastructure maintenance has fallen behind.

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