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A Big Build royal commission helped Ben Carroll become premier. Will it be his downfall?

The Guardian World Saturday 07 November 2026, 19:00 UTC By Henry Belot 1 min read
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Two weeks of public hearings will begin on Monday morning, right in the middle of the state election campaignGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastThe commitment that made Ben Carroll premier may ultimately cost him the election. On Monday morning, right in the middle of a state election campaign, the royal commission into Victoria’s Big Build will begin two weeks of public hearings.

Two weeks of public hearings will begin on Monday morning, right in the middle of the state election campaign

The commitment that made Ben Carroll premier may ultimately cost him the election.

On Monday morning, right in the middle of a state election campaign, the royal commission into Victoria’s Big Build will begin two weeks of public hearings.

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