Leadership spill as Carroll vies to replace Allan as Victorian Labor leader
Premier Jacinta Allan will face a leadership spill as Deputy Premier Ben Carroll announced his challenge. The spill is set for a caucus meeting in Melbourne with a possible ballot if Allan contests. The contest comes weeks before the November state election, amid declining poll numbers and criticism over transport projects.
- ▪Deputy Premier Ben Carroll declared his intention to run for Victorian Labor leadership after a cross‑factional delegation told Allan she had lost caucus support.
- ▪Allan has vowed to contest the leadership ballot even if a spill motion is passed at the Tuesday meeting.
- ▪The leadership challenge occurs ahead of the November 28 state election, with Labor’s chances perceived as weakening.
- ▪Internal sources suggest a shift in focus and possible inquiries into transport infrastructure allegations could influence the outcome.
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Jacinta Allan faces Victorian Labor leadership challenge By state politics reporter Rachel Eddie and Alex SinnottTopic:State and Territory GovernmentPosted Tue 28 Jul 2026 at 5:16amTue 28 Jul 2026 at 5:16amTue 28 Jul 2026 at 5:16amBen Carroll has declared he will challenge Jacinta Allan for the leadership of the Victorian Labor Party. (ABC News)In short:Premier Jacinta Allan will face a leadership spill at a meeting of Victoria's Labor MPs in Melbourne this morning.On Monday, Deputy Premier Ben Carroll declared his intention to run after a cross-factional delegation of ministers and MPs informed Ms Allan she had lost the support of caucus.What's next?Victoria will go to the polls at the November state election.abc.net.au/news/victorian-labor-caucus-weighs-up-allan-leadership/106962972Link…
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