Australia news live: New Victorian premier Ben Carroll announces construction royal commission; Angus Taylor donations raised in Icac

Ben Carroll has become Victoria's new premier, following Jacinta Allan's resignation, The Guardian reports. Carroll has announced a construction royal commission in his first major move. The new premier takes over during a challenging period for Victoria: state debt is approaching two hundred billion dollars, and teachers are currently on strike over pay negotiations with the government.

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