Jul 28, 2026 – 12.15pmThose who worked with Ben Carroll in his first job at Kmart at Melbourne’s Airport West when he was only 14 probably never suspected he would rise to become the Victorian premier.But there was always something a little different about the young, serious and ambitious Carroll, who is seen as more friendly and engaged with the business community than Jacinta Allan, but who for many still remains an unknown.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Who is Ben Carroll? From Kmart to Victorian premier
Ben Carroll, the 51-year-old former lawyer and political adviser has just four months until the Victorian election to make a difference.
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