Politics‘I forgot to pay’: Victoria premier Ben Carroll drove off without paying for petrol, prompting police inquiries

Victoria premier Ben Carroll said he forgot to pay after filling his car on Monday night and settled the bill after police contacted him. He thanked the service-station team for understanding. The police commissioner said an accidental drive-off is a civil matter unless proven otherwise; no further action is expected.

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TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 23:05Original