After 48 hours of acrimony, Ben Carroll’s U-turn for the ages needs to set Victoria on a new course
Ben Carroll has become the 50th premier of Victoria following a period of intense internal political conflict within the Labor party. He now faces the challenge of distinguishing his leadership from his predecessor, Jacinta Allan, ahead of upcoming elections.
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Details a major shift in regional Australian political leadership and the potential impact on party stability.
‘The main challenge for Carroll now is to convince voters that while he inherits Jacinta Allan’s government he will not simply continue it.’ Composite: Victoria Hart/Guardian Design ‘The main challenge for Carroll now is to convince voters that while he inherits Jacinta Allan’s government he will not simply continue it.’ Composite: Victoria Hart/Guardian Design Victorian politics Analysis After 48 hours of acrimony, Ben Carroll’s U-turn for the ages needs to set Victoria on a new course Benita Kolovos The newly minted premier must convince voters that he doesn’t represent more of the same
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Ben Carroll had hoped to quietly rise to the top job. Instead, he became Victoria’s 50th premier after 48 hours of heated confrontations and shouting matches, all as the public watched on.
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