The Premier's Premature Pivot The resignation of Jacinta Allan as Victorian premier has triggered a chain reaction, leading to Ben Carroll's rapid ascension to power.
At his first press conference, he announced a royal commission into alleged corruption on construction sites, a move that comes as no surprise given the party's desire for change and its need to reboot its image after a tumultuous period.
Carroll's decision to appoint himself premier instead of waiting for the party's internal processes to play out has raised concerns about his manner of coming to power.