- Victoria Premier Ben Carroll accidentally drove off without paying after filling up his car at a petrol station on Monday night.
- Police contacted Carroll on Tuesday regarding the unpaid bill, after which he immediately returned to the service station to settle the balance.
- Carroll explained he forgot to pay while running late-night family errands following a “tough day”.
- Victoria Police Commissioner Mike Bush confirmed no criminal action would be taken, saying that accidental drive-offs are treated as civil matters once rectified.
- Carroll reflected on the blunder by noting that politicians are human beings who make mistakes, adding he was grateful for the petrol station's understanding.
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