Thursday Headlines: 

• Bank bosses to face two-day inquiry over rate hikes, AI and offshoring jobs
• David Jones to close 19 stores
• CFMEU official claimed to have 'direct line to Jacinta Allan'
• John Setka expelled from CFMEU for five years
• Malcolm Turnbull latest to be embroiled in sandpapergate scandal revival
• Aussie act to headline Coachella

Further listening from the headlines: Is David Jones going down? 

Deep Dive: With Victoria heading to the polls later this month, Premier Ben Carroll is facing an uphill battle to convince voters to give Labor another four years in power.  

Carroll took over from Jacinta Allan in July, promising a fresh start after 12 years of Labor government. But with the party struggling in the polls and facing scrutiny over past corruption allegations, crime, rising debt and cost-of-living pressures, can he convince Victorians that he's the change they need?  

In this episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt speaks to the Premier about his leadership takeover, his government's record, his election promises and why voters should trust him to deliver. 

You can listen to Sach's chat with Jess Wilson here.

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