Long-in-tooth Labor taps free dental for poll success
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has unveiled plans to expand the state's free dental clinics program, aiming to boost his struggling Labor government's election prospects. The announcement came as he prepared to face off against Opposition Leader Jess Wilson in a town hall-style leadership forum, after Wilson refused to accept an invitation for a three-way debate.
At the forum, both sides will debate key issues with other candidates, including One Nation leader Warren Pickering and Greens leader Ellen Sandell. The re-elected Labor government will open 20 new free dental clinics across the state by July 2027, treating an estimated 200,000 Victorians annually. The dental clinics will be free for all residents, offering a potential silver lining for the government amid recent polls showing a decline in support.
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