Jul 28, 2026 – 6.10pmVictorian business leaders have called on Premier Ben Carroll to act swiftly to restore business confidence in the Labor government and reignite the state’s economy, urging him to cut red tape, lower taxes, reduce government debt and restore confidence in the Big Build.The chairman of Jacinta Allan’s business council, Ahmed Fahour, and fellow council member and chief executive of Bunnings Mike Schneider both called on Carroll to repair relationships with the business community and focus on the state’s economic recovery and reform.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles