Ben Carroll at Clarinda said Victoria must stay united and proud and multicultural. He ruled out US-style health and warned of Coalition cuts as Labor seeks a fourth term on Nov 28.
MELBOURNE, 2 November 2026 — Victorian Premier Ben Carroll today said Victoria must “stick together” to protect its multicultural identity as Labor campaigns for a fourth term.
Speaking at a campaign event for Clarinda MP Meng Heang Tak, Carroll addressed Labor volunteers on the party’s plans for the economy, health and education.
He ruled out an “American-style health system”, saying Labor would protect Medicare and Australia’s universal health system. “The alternative is a Coalition government of cuts,” Carroll said.The Premier, scouting a fourth Labor term, targeted One Nation and what he called attacks on multiculturalism ahead of the 28 November state election.
Speaking to SAT Editor Neeraj Nanda on Pauline Hanson’s challenge, Carroll said: “We are a strong state when we stick together. We must recognise Victoria continues to be a proud multicultural state.” [See video]
He also praised Tak for his work in Parliament and in Clarinda, and said Labor would back education, health and small business.
Meng said, we welcome the Premier in Clarinda with policies such as cost of living and Labor continuing investing in infrastructure . and multicultural and multi-faith communities.
