Ben Carroll

Premier of Victoria

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Office: Premier of Victoria

Born: July 12, 1975, Coburg

Party: Victorian Labor Party

Education: La Trobe University, St. Bernard's College

Previous offices: Deputy Leader of the Australian Labor Party in Victoria, Minister for Education

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

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Victoria bans data centres from residential areas

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Announced the Sustainable Data Centre Action Plan

A proposed $1.5 billion data centre at the foot of the West Gate Bridge would draw more power than an entire regional city. On Monday, Victoria's state cabinet voted to restrict where such facilities can be built.

Updated Sep 21