Australia news live:New Victorian premier Ben Carroll says ‘change starts today’ and pledges construction sector royal commission

Ben Carroll is Victoria's new premier following Jacinta Allan's resignation, pledging a construction sector royal commission. Per The Guardian, the state faces substantial economic pressures: debt approaching two hundred billion dollars, teachers striking over pay deals, and infrastructure maintenance backlogs. The leadership transition coincides with Michele O'Neil stepping down as president of Australia's trade union federation, describing it as the right time for renewal.

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