Ben Carroll names ministry, adds new artificial intelligence portfolio
News Source : ABC News (AU)
News Summary
- Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has named his new frontbench after taking the Labor leadership from Jacinta Allan last week.
- His ministry includes a new portfolio of Minister for Artificial Intelligence, which will be filled by former police minister Anthony Carbines.
- There's no longer a Minister for Transport Infrastructure and the Suburban Rail Loop.
- Jaclyn Symes has lost the treasury to Colin Brooks, who will also take on industrial relations.
- Sonya Kilkenny, who at one stage looked to challenge Mr Carroll for the leadership, remains attorney-general and planning minister.
- Tim Richardson will be the minister for local government, consumer affairs and renters.
New Victorian premier Ben Carroll has announced the makeup of his new cabinet, including a new ministry dedicated to ethical and responsible artificial intelligence development.
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