Ben Carroll
AustraliapoliticianMale5.8Global Dominance: 0.01%Ben Carroll is the Deputy Premier of Victoria and a member of the Labor Party. He has been a vocal advocate for public transport investment, emphasizing the need for a rail connection to Melbourne Airport while expressing reservations about the Suburban Rail Loop's initial leg through Melbourne's east. His remarks indicate a focus on broader infrastructure needs in the context of the state's ongoing public transport discussions.
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Ben Carroll is the newest premier of Victoria who promises to do things differently.
The cautionary tale of a woman who got in the wayAustralia· 2026-08-06
Ben Carroll is on his first day as Victorian Premier after Jacinta Allan resigns.
RBA interest rate rise fear falls as inflation eases in June; Japan earthquake hits Kyushu island, kills three; Ben Carroll on first day as Victorian Premier after Jacinta Allan resignsAustralia· 2026-07-29
Victorian Premier reconsidering position ahead of expected challenge from Ben Carroll.
Victorian Premier reconsidering position ahead of expected challenge from Ben CarrollAustralia· 2026-07-27
Ben Carroll has advised the premier that he intends to be a candidate for leadership in the event of a spill.
Victorian Premier under threat; Ben Carroll likely contender for challenge after Victorian Labor Party meetingAustralia· 2026-07-27
Ben Carroll is the Deputy Premier who has indicated he would be a contender if the leadership became vacant.
Extraordinary meeting of Labor conveners resolves to move against Victorian premierAustralia· 2026-07-26
Ben Carroll made clear that the terrorist attack was a targeted attack on Jewish people.
Copycat posters of Bondi gunman pop up around MelbourneAustralia· 2026-02-03
Victorian Education Minister Ben Carroll said grief support was being offered to students at Rowville Secondary College, where Ben studied.
Tragedy! 17-year-old cricketer dies after being struck by ball during practice | Cricket News
India· 2025-10-30
Deputy Premier Ben Carroll expressed condolences to Ben Austin's family and community.
Melbourne teen cricket player dies after being struck in the neck by ball in Ferntree GullyAustralia· 2025-10-30
Deputy Premier Ben Carroll led his Labor Right faction to challenge for the leadership after Andrews' support for Allan.
Daniel Andrews addresses China military parade attendance, defends Ukraine war stance after photo including Vladimir PutinAustralia· 2025-09-04
Education Minister Ben Carroll commented on the range of injuries suffered by the children in the bus accident.
Milla Killeen, 13, identified as schoolgirl killed in bus rolloverAustralia· 2025-08-28
Applejack co-founders Ben Carroll and Hamish Watts said in statement that the tender was a 'dream come true for our entire team'.
Matt Moran and Solotel lose contract to operate Opera Bar after nearly 25 yearsAustralia· 2025-08-12
Victoria’s Deputy Premier and Education Minister Ben Carroll is exploring ways to close a loophole that allows underqualified teachers to work in Victorian classrooms.
Teachers exploiting loophole to work in classrooms without minimum qualificationsAustralia· 2025-07-06
Ben Carroll is the Deputy Premier who supports investment in public transport but emphasizes a rail connection to the airport.
Federal Labor MPs furious over Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan’s Suburban Rail Loop ‘blackmail’Australia· 2025-02-10
