Ben Carroll sworn in as Victoria's new premier

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1. Ben Carroll announces royal commission into construction sector in first act as new Victorian premier

   Ben Carroll has been sworn in as Victoria's 50th premier after Jacinta Allan resigned, saying she had his 'unqualified support'. Carroll's first act as premier is to announce a royal commission into the construction sector.

   theguardian.com

2. New Victorian premier Ben Carroll says ‘I will do things differently’ – as it happened

   Ben Carroll says 'I will do things differently' as he takes office. The change of leadership comes after 48 hours of acrimony in Victorian Labor politics.

   theguardian.com

3. Jacinta Allan: how a ‘daughter of workers’ rose to Victorian premier – then came undone

   Jacinta Allan, Bendigo East MP, has stepped down as Victorian premier after a tumultuous 48 hours, saying she wants to be remembered for her work on women's health.

   theguardian.com

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