Labor has had 12 years to fix Victorian roads. Turning to ‘pothole populism’ now may be too late

A heckler interrupted a high-profile press conference in Melbourne to demand urgent action on potholed roads, framing the issue as a key political liability for the Victorian government. The outburst came during an event celebrating a sold-out NFL match at the MCG, where road conditions emerged as a sharp contrast to the stadium’s packed atmosphere. Critics argue the problem has become a defining—and damaging—advertisement for the government’s infrastructure performance. One local campaigner has already made potholes a central focus of his political push, signaling growing public frustration over the matter.

Potholed roads are ‘devastating political advertising’ for the Victorian government – but Ben Carroll’s made them the focus of his campaignGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt a press conference to celebrate the sold-out NFL match played at Melbourne’s MCG on Friday, the Victorian premier, Ben Carroll, was heckled on one issue.“Fix the potholes,” a punter called out as they walked past the Victorian premier’s press conference. Continue reading...