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Victoria’s Labor Party has a new leader in Ben Carroll, who’s promising a bold fresh start—including a long-awaited royal commission into construction corruption and a renewed focus on crime-fighting. Taking over from Jacinta Allan, Carroll is deliberately positioning himself as a new era, not a repeat of past leaders, while Labor braces for a tough November election where polls show them trailing the coalition. Veteran party figures see potential in his leadership to energize the base, but critics question his independence and commitment to tough issues. Analysts stress that even a small swing in Labor’s vote could be decisive, and the party’s survival hinges on Carroll’s ability to deliver a clear, compelling vision—and prove he can lead under pressure.

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