Ben Carroll announces royal commission into construction sector as first act as new premier of Victoria

The Guardian reports that Ben Carroll has become Victoria's new premier following Jacinta Allan's surprise resignation. Allan stepped down before an expected leadership challenge and endorsed Carroll as her successor. Carroll announced a sweeping royal commission into alleged corruption in the construction sector as his first act in office—signaling a focus area as the state heads toward elections just four months away.

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