we love it when news media encourage politicians to prioritise politics over integrity
Victoria’s election will take an unprecedented turn when the royal commission into the state’s Big Build begins public hearings. Called by Premier Ben Carroll, the inquiry is likely to be very uncomfortable for the Labor government. Establishing the royal commission was Carroll’s first act as premier — a point he has proudly, and frequently, made in campaign material. It may be the noble thing to do, especially for a man who says “integrity is not negotiable”, but the political risk is sky high. The premier knows Labor is behind in the polls and kicking into the wind. So handing political opponents the ball for two whole weeks of a four-week campaign has been labelled madness by some Labor insiders.