Join us at these invitation-only Business Lunches across Australia, hosted by Chamber President Jeff Doyle, aimed at providing Corporate Members and Sponsors with the opportunity to spend quality time over lunch with fellow business leaders in a private boardroom setting.
You'll gain insights from senior leaders, hear about their challenges, how they've overcome adversity, created success and delivered ambitious plans. No topics are off the table, and there will be a chance for questions from all present, under Chatham House rules.
It's a great opportunity to build your senior network across cities and sectors, spending time with decision makers from some of Australia's leading businesses and organisations.
Dress code: Business
About our Speaker:
Ben Carroll was born and raised in Airport West where his family have lived for over 40 years. Ben has over 20 years’ worth of experience in public service, including as a lawyer for the Victorian Government, and adviser to Victorian Premier Steve Bracks.
First elected as the Member for Niddrie on the 24th of March 2012, Ben was appointed the Minister for Industry and Employment in October 2017. In this role he oversaw the implementation of Australia’s first ever local jobs first legislation and the countries first Social Procurement Framework.
Following the 2018 Victorian State Election Ben was appointed the Minister for Crime Prevention, Corrections, Youth Justice and Victim Support.
In June 2020, Ben was appointed the Minister for Public Transport, Roads and Road Safety.
In July 2022, Ben added the portfolios of Minister for Industry Support and Recovery and Business Precincts to his existing portfolio responsibilities of Public Transport, Roads and Road Safety. In these roles, Ben focuses on ensuring Victoria’s transport network and industry policies provide access to opportunity, support the transition to net zero emissions, and build a fairer society.
Following the 2022 Victorian State Election, Ben added the portfolios of Minister for Industry and Innovation, Manufacturing Sovereignty and Employment to his existing portfolio responsibility of Public Transport.
In October 2023, Ben became the Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Medical Research.
In December 2024, Ben added the Ministerial portfolios of WorkSafe and the TAC and retained the portfolio of Education.
18 Timothy Lane
Melbourne, 3000
Australia
| Corporate Member Ticket | $ 275.00 (includes GST of $ 25.00) |
| Additional Member Fee | $ 275.00 (includes GST of $ 25.00) |
