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Last days of Rome around Ben Carroll

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
October 21, 2026 • 09:00 AM
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At least if the Victorian Labor government goes down, the premier’s loved ones will be by his side.

Last days of Rome around Ben Carroll

As Labor’s defeat at next month’s Victorian election looks increasingly likely, there’s a real last-days-of-Rome vibe around premier Ben Carroll .

The royal commission into CFMEU corruption is under way. Drivers’ days of dodging potholes are numbered. On Wednesday, Carroll admitted to forgetting to pay for his fuel after filling up his car.

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