Ben Carroll

Benjamin Alan Carroll (born 12 July 1975) is an Australian politician. He is the representative for the seat of Niddrie in the Victorian Legislative Assembly.

The Honourable

Ben Carroll

MP
Minister for Roads and Road Safety
Assumed office
22 June 2020
Preceded byJaala Pulford
Minister for Public Transport
Assumed office
22 June 2020
Preceded byMelissa Horne
Minister for Corrections, Youth Justice and Crime Prevention
In office
29 November 2018 – 22 June 2020
Preceded byGayle Tierney
Succeeded byNatalie Hutchins
Minister for Victim Support
In office
29 November 2018 – 22 June 2020
Preceded byMinistry created
Succeeded byNatalie Hutchins
Minister for Industry and Employment
In office
16 October 2017 – 29 November 2018
Preceded byWade Noonan
Succeeded byMinistry abolished
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly
for Niddrie
Assumed office
24 March 2012
Preceded byRob Hulls
Personal details
Born
Benjamin Alan Carroll

(1975-07-12) 12 July 1975
Coburg, Victoria, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Political partyLabor Party
Alma materLa Trobe University
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionLawyer
Websitehttp://www.bencarroll.com.au

Early years and education

Ben was born in Airport West, Victoria.[1] He attended primary school at St Christopher's Primary, and high school at St Bernard's College. He then studied law at La Trobe University, graduating with honours in 2000. He was admitted as a legal solicitor in 2010. He holds a masters in law from La Trobe, having commenced the degree subsequent to his 2012 election.

Prior to entering politics Ben worked as a sales assistant for Kmart, and for the insurance company AAMI in its motor vehicles division. He also worked for the Victorian Government Solicitor between 2009 and 2010.[2]

Political Career

Ben Carroll has worked as a political adviser to adviser to Steve Bracks, Justin Madden, and Stephen Conroy.[2]

In 2012, Carroll was elected to the seat of Niddrie in a by-election following the resignation of Rob Hulls, and was re-elected in 2014 and 2018.

In December 2014, Carroll was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Justice in the incoming Andrews Labor Government. In October 2017, he was appointed Minister for Industry and Employment, after the resignation of Wade Noonan from cabinet.[3]

References
  1. Lucas, Clay: Niddrie, at least, swings Labor's way, The Age, 26 March 2012.
  2. "Member Profile - The Hon. Ben Carroll". www.parliament.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
  3. Carey, Adam (16 October 2017). "Ben Carroll joins Andrews' cabinet to take on key employment ministry". The Age. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
Victorian Legislative Assembly
Preceded by
Rob Hulls		 Member for Niddrie
2012–present		 Incumbent
Political offices
Preceded by
Wade Noonan		 Minister for Industry and Employment
2017–2018		 Ministry abolished
Preceded by
Gayle Tierney		 Minister for Corrections, Youth Justice and Crime Prevention
2018–2020		 Succeeded by
Natalie Hutchins
Ministry created Minister for Victim Support
2018–2020
Preceded by
Jaala Pulford		 Minister for Roads and Road Safety
2020–present		 Incumbent
Preceded by
Melissa Horne		 Minister for Public Transport
2020–present
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