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New Premier’s Surprise Cabinet Decision
Carroll says the smaller frontbench will save taxpayers up to $102,000 in salary and allowances while keeping two vacancies open until after the election.
- Victorian Premier Ben Carroll reduced the state cabinet from 22 to 20 ministers on Monday, promoting Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson to the ministry while leaving two vacancies unfilled until the November election.
- The restructuring follows former Premier Jacinta Allan's resignation on July 28 after a leadership revolt, followed by Health Minister Harriet Shing and Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio stepping down Thursday and announcing they would not recontest their seats.
- Shedding two cabinet positions will save taxpayers up to $102,000, Carroll said, while the premier told reporters "it doesn't pass the pub test" to fill multiple roles just 12 weeks before the election begins.
- Richardson's promotion resulted from hardline bargaining by Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny during Labor's caucus meeting, preventing further infighting within the Socialist Left faction over the remaining vacant positions.
- Carroll will finalize a new-look frontbench before cabinet meets on Tuesday, with the state entering caretaker period four weeks before the November 28 election, affecting major portfolio allocations.
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Carroll appoints Allan loyalist to new-look cabinet
Premier Ben Carroll has reduced the number of cabinet positions available to Labor MPs a week after taking office, calling it a demonstration of his commitment to taxpayer dollars.
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