New Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has been given the seal of approval by Dan Andrews, despite his clear efforts to distance himself from the controversial former Labor state leader. On Wednesday, Mr Andrews congratulated Mr Carroll on his appointment, calling him a “great campaigner”, just a day after the new premier pointedly said he was “no Dan Andrews”. Camera Icon Former Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has thrown his weight behind Ben Carroll. NewsWire / David Geraghty Credit: News Corp AustraliaCamera Icon New Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has been backed by Dan Andrews and federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Mr Andrews, who became reviled during the pandemic for his controversial lockdown policy, said Mr Carroll and his team could win November’s state election.