‘I forgot to pay’: Victoria’s premier Ben Carroll drives off without paying for petrol, sparking police inquiries
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on October 20, 2026 • Originally reported by Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on October 20, 2026 • Originally reported by Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
After being contacted by officers, politician says, he has paid bill and is ‘grateful for the team at the servo for their understanding’
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On Tuesday night, Ben Carroll received a phone call: police were looking for him.
The Victorian premier had met with the state’s police commissioner earlier that morning – so he wasn’t exactly hard to find.
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