--- title: "Ben Carroll: policies, promises and political ads | Politics Computer" description: "What Ben Carroll is promising (police numbers, sports facilities, dental clinics and more), quoted from their own ads, and what they spend on Facebook and Instagram." url: "https://politics.computer/mp/ben-carroll" --- [Home](https://politics.computer/) / [Politicians](https://politics.computer/mps) / [Niddrie](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/niddrie) ![Ben Carroll](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Deputy_Premier_of_Victoria_Ben_Carroll_at_Melbourne_Press_Club_event_-_4.jpg?width=320) Labor Victorian Legislative Assembly # Ben Carroll Member for [Niddrie](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/niddrie), [Labor](https://politics.computer/party/labor) Premier. About ## About Ben Carroll Ben Carroll is the Australian Labor Party member for Niddrie in the Victorian Legislative Assembly and currently serves as Premier. He is a lawyer who was previously a policy adviser. His Facebook and Instagram ads focus on infrastructure and transport, health, education, crime safety and cost of living. First elected March 2012, by-election after Rob Hulls resigned Born 12 July 1975, Melbourne, Victoria Education Law at La Trobe University, graduating with honours in 2000 Before parliament Policy advisor and lawyer Summarised by AI from [Ben Carroll, Parliament of Victoria](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/ben-carroll/) and [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben%5FCarroll), plus our own records. Sources last checked 11 November 2026. Promises ## What Ben Carroll is promising Quoted from their own Facebook and Instagram ads, most repeated first. 1. ### Police numbers > We're hiring 400 new police reservists to staff the front counter at stations chosen by Victoria Police's intelligence. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/0223dc2b6ec41fd1409caba6f65d826052e0d54e6d96dd3d46660d319817e55d) In 2 ads from [Ben Carroll MP](https://politics.computer/mp/ben-carroll) 2. ### Sports facilities > A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will invest $5 million to upgrade the Buckley Park Bowls Club with a new bowls facility. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/bb3e8e8fcf98a6965fb1a4b583de7cadfdb94f98b20ccbccb4cc33e005ff912e) In 2 ads from [Ben Carroll MP](https://politics.computer/mp/ben-carroll) 3. ### Dental clinics > Labor's dental plan will deliver 20 free dental clinics. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/626a7be2e55c3672653dd5f1976979dccc01cba8e10296b200cd395edec67a84) In 2 ads from [Ben Carroll MP](https://politics.computer/mp/ben-carroll) 4. ### Protective services officers > We're hiring an extra 200 PSOs to back Victoria Police extending and expanding their special operation until the end of next year. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/e6cca765dde365c2de07137dd85d90e8a0a3e234de3cf7699a5411fb03b6ce92) From [Ben Carroll MP](https://politics.computer/mp/ben-carroll) 5. ### Dental care > Ben Carroll and Labor are making dental care free. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/8e4a77e5f7183bae3a511f39f7ed866a1c37c4931d386550de879ef029ca3b0c) From [Ben Carroll MP](https://politics.computer/mp/ben-carroll) 6. ### Rail infrastructure > Ben Carroll and Labor are making dental care free and delivering Melbourne Airport Rail and Keilor East Station. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/8e4a77e5f7183bae3a511f39f7ed866a1c37c4931d386550de879ef029ca3b0c) From [Ben Carroll MP](https://politics.computer/mp/ben-carroll) 7. ### Hospital emergency department > A re-elected Carroll Labor government will expand the emergency department at Footscray Hospital. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/c2b0b436540bf8debd11380970f717b925996805c2380c8055589260712eb54e) From [Ben Carroll MP](https://politics.computer/mp/ben-carroll) 8. ### Pedestrian crossing > A re-elected Carroll Labor government will invest $3m to build the pedestrian crossing. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/3c9a5bd6b5fba1e275c75dbfb74538ec76ce39c0fab33a671067357ebc4f679c) From [Ben Carroll MP](https://politics.computer/mp/ben-carroll) 9. ### Sports pavilion funding > A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will put $3 million towards building a new pavilion at Canning Reserve. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/f2c16e7acac2d6c5c6f1415ec7e9aa01b8a8eec4bd692f6ba669d4138ee6088a) From [Ben Carroll MP](https://politics.computer/mp/ben-carroll) Ads ## What Ben Carroll spends on ads Facebook and Instagram ads from their page, as published in Meta's Ad Library. Spent on ads $13.1K –$16.2K Ads seen 19 Running now 19 Paid for by Victorian Labor, according to the ads' disclaimers. [See this page in Meta's Ad Library](https://www.facebook.com/ads/library/?active%5Fstatus=all&ad%5Ftype=political%5Fand%5Fissue%5Fads&country=AU&view%5Fall%5Fpage%5Fid=554571657927786) ## Biggest ads Ranked by what Meta says was spent on each design, across every copy of it. - [![As your Premier, I will slash ED wait times at our local Footscray Hospital. A re-elected Carroll Labor government will expand the emergency](https://politics.computer/media/c2b0b436540bf8debd11380970f717b925996805c2380c8055589260712eb54e?w=480) $100–$199 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/c2b0b436540bf8debd11380970f717b925996805c2380c8055589260712eb54e) - [![Labor is fighting for working people in Niddrie.](https://politics.computer/media/626a7be2e55c3672653dd5f1976979dccc01cba8e10296b200cd395edec67a84?w=480) Under $400 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/626a7be2e55c3672653dd5f1976979dccc01cba8e10296b200cd395edec67a84) - [![Keilor Village locals have been asking for a crossing from the park to the shops. A re-elected Carroll Labor government will invest $3m to b](https://politics.computer/media/3c9a5bd6b5fba1e275c75dbfb74538ec76ce39c0fab33a671067357ebc4f679c?w=480) Under $100 spent Running since 9 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/3c9a5bd6b5fba1e275c75dbfb74538ec76ce39c0fab33a671067357ebc4f679c) - [![I'm fighting for families in Niddrie. More school places, better community sport facilities, and free dental.](https://politics.computer/media/8b4bb32d598173e9b36d4d0768b2d2af9da582a50a7dedafb4441c903234186c?w=480) Under $100 spent Running since 9 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/8b4bb32d598173e9b36d4d0768b2d2af9da582a50a7dedafb4441c903234186c) - [![I know and you know that there are way too many near misses on the corner of Keilor Road and Hoffmans Road. That's why a re-elected Carroll](https://politics.computer/media/d1aa10074cd84665286defc9db58c5233626f7589540cb256775405010700c60?w=480) Under $100 spent Running since 9 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/d1aa10074cd84665286defc9db58c5233626f7589540cb256775405010700c60) - [![Avondale Heights Sporting Club deserves a pavilion it can be proud of — and only Labor is backing it! A re-elected Carroll Labor Government](https://politics.computer/media/f2c16e7acac2d6c5c6f1415ec7e9aa01b8a8eec4bd692f6ba669d4138ee6088a?w=480) Under $100 spent Running since 9 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/f2c16e7acac2d6c5c6f1415ec7e9aa01b8a8eec4bd692f6ba669d4138ee6088a) - [![We’ve upgraded every single government school right here in the Niddrie electorate. Better schools. Better opportunities.](https://politics.computer/media/f6646cf3e9c03c4ce488a42709e8745880662d4b813f2da4d9ec3de1dce3e2a1?w=480) Under $100 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/f6646cf3e9c03c4ce488a42709e8745880662d4b813f2da4d9ec3de1dce3e2a1) ## What the ads are about Topics read from the ads we've analysed so far, by number of ads. - Infrastructure transport 5 ads - Health 4 ads - Education 3 ads - Crime safety 3 ads - Cost of living 1 ad Votes ## How Ben Carroll voted Recorded votes in the Victorian Legislative Assembly since 20 December 2022, from Hansard. [All votes in the Victorian Legislative Assembly](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly) **346** votes cast **94%** of 368 divisions held **0** votes against their party line 1. 23 September 2026 ### [Control of Weapons Amendment (Police Search Powers) Bill 2026: introduction and first reading](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-09-23/1) Voting yes supported introducing the Control of Weapons Amendment (Police Search Powers) Bill 2026, which would amend the Control of Weapons Act 1990 to give police greater powers to search persons for weapons. The motion was defeated, so the bill was not introduced. Voted no Defeated 29 to 51 2. 10 September 2026 ### [Community leaders](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-09-10/3) Voting yes supported keeping the original wording of the motion titled Community leaders, which rejects the proposed amendment to omit that word. Voted yes Passed 52 to 27 3. 10 September 2026 ### [Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill 2026: introduction](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-09-10/1) Voting yes supported the Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill 2026 being introduced to Parliament, which only starts its formal progress and does not agree to its contents. Voted no Defeated 31 to 48 4. 27 August 2026 ### [Education and Training Reform Amendment (Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Schools and Other Matters) Bill 2026: second reading](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-08-27/5) Voting yes supported the Education and Training Reform Amendment (Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Schools and Other Matters) Bill 2026 being read a second and third time, which agrees with its main idea and passes it. Voted yes Passed 52 to 27 5. 27 August 2026 ### [Local Government Legislation Amendment (Stronger Communities) Bill 2026: second reading](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-08-27/4) Voting yes supported the Local Government Legislation Amendment (Stronger Communities) Bill 2026 being read a second time, agreeing to government amendments 1 to 3, and passing its third reading. Voted yes Passed 50 to 29 6. 27 August 2026 ### [Associations Incorporation Reform Amendment Bill 2026: third reading](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-08-27/2) Voting yes supported the Associations Incorporation Reform Amendment Bill 2026 passing its third reading, which means passing the bill. Voted yes Passed 50 to 0 7. 27 August 2026 ### [Associations Incorporation Reform Amendment Bill 2026: second reading](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-08-27/1) Voting yes supported the Associations Incorporation Reform Amendment Bill 2026 passing its second reading, which agrees with the bill's main idea. Voted yes Passed 50 to 29 8. 13 August 2026 ### [Energy and Resources Legislation Amendment (VEET Strategic Review and Other Matters) Bill 2026: second reading](https://politics.computer/votes/vic-assembly/2026-08-13/4) Voting yes supported keeping the original wording of the second reading motion for the Energy and Resources Legislation Amendment (VEET Strategic Review and Other Matters) Bill 2026, which rejects the proposed amendment. Voted yes Passed 52 to 26 A member can miss a division for many reasons: illness, leave, ministerial duties, being in the chair or a pair arrangement. "Against their party" means at least three quarters of the rest of their party voted the other way; votes where any party split (usually free or conscience votes) don't count. Votes on procedure aren't listed. ## Other Labor members of the Victorian Legislative Assembly [Labor spending](https://politics.computer/party/labor) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac31/contentassets/d8c72bb0a4694722b931366a905e7a5d/member-photo/1784.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Alison Marchant** Labor, Bellarine ](https://politics.computer/mp/alison-marchant) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Anthony_Carbines.png?width=96)**Anthony Carbines** Labor, Ivanhoe ](https://politics.computer/mp/anthony-carbines) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Anthony_Cianflone_at_Pascoe_Vale_candidates_forum_(3)_(cropped).jpg?width=96)**Anthony Cianflone** Labor, Pascoe Vale ](https://politics.computer/mp/anthony-cianflone) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac35/contentassets/d23bb21e00494b6094fb07971ca777f9/member-photo/1787.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Belinda Wilson** Labor, Narre Warren North ](https://politics.computer/mp/belinda-wilson) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Bronwyn_Halfpenny_at_Refugee_Action_Collective_event_at_Trades_Hall_-_February_2026_(cropped).jpg?width=96)**Bronwyn Halfpenny** Labor, Thomastown ](https://politics.computer/mp/bronwyn-halfpenny) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Women's_March_4_Justice_-_Geelong_(51039301686).jpg?width=96)**Chris Couzens** Labor, Geelong ](https://politics.computer/mp/christine-couzens) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aafa1/contentassets/a6e0b8324c4440b0bf0a95256172e53b/member-photo/75.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Colin Brooks** Labor, Bundoora ](https://politics.computer/mp/colin-brooks) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac2c/contentassets/0387d8d120da4e43a497ee7c96c054d2/member-photo/1780.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Daniela De Martino** Labor, Monbulk ](https://politics.computer/mp/daniela-de-martino) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aaf5c/contentassets/e028c9e255c045c9b599d3a2a1543451/member-photo/14.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Danny Pearson** Labor, Essendon ](https://politics.computer/mp/danny-pearson) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac24/contentassets/5d6273eddddc452a8965d1a182473c1e/member-photo/1774.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Dylan Wight** Labor, Tarneit ](https://politics.computer/mp/dylan-wight) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac36/contentassets/566f64e8ccdc490baf735eb958a84ec1/member-photo/1814.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Eden Foster** Labor, Mulgrave ](https://politics.computer/mp/eden-foster) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac21/contentassets/7d0a6da5e6154a29bbbc4c52b664cf54/member-photo/1772.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Ella George** Labor, Lara ](https://politics.computer/mp/ella-george) Photo: [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Deputy%5FPremier%5Fof%5FVictoria%5FBen%5FCarroll%5Fat%5FMelbourne%5FPress%5FClub%5Fevent%5F-%5F4.jpg). 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