NewzFormer PM says ousted Victorian premier was ‘courageous in combating misogyny’ and was a trailblazer for other women. Follow updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFormer union boss and former leader of the Labor party Bill Shorten has leant his support behind newly crowned Victorian premier Ben Carroll’s announcement he will call a royal commission into the construction sector.Shorten told 7.30 last night:He wants to act with integrity, and he wants to act in everyone’s interests.I think he understands [what] people will be assessing: is he serving the people or is he just playing politics? He’s in there for Victorians, not trying to just tick the box and get particular interest groups on side.I think the national mood or the state mood was there for it.
I just think that the costs of construction … there may be exaggerations, but there is something rotten going on in construction, and people want to see it can be dealt with. This is public infrastructure, so it’s taxpayer money.There is no doubt that as the second woman to lead the state, she has been subjected to vile sexism.She has been courageous in calling it out and combating this misogyny. As a result, she has made it easier for the women that follow.I know how hard working he is and how much he cares about ensuring every child gets the best possible start in life.
I wish him and his team well in the months to come.
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