Ben Carroll ousted Victorian transport and planning secretary Jeroen Weimar from his position. Weimar formerly served as Victoria's COVID boss. His sudden departure came after a hidden tax controversy inside government agencies.
Carroll axed the controversial former official, resulting in an exit under Carroll's leadership. News outlets including AFR, Herald Sun, and The Age documented the departure of the Victorian transport chief on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The decision concludes Weimar's tenure heading up state transport and planning operations after the secret tax scandal came to light.