Daniel Andrews says Ben Carroll ‘can win’ Victoria election in rare public statement
Former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has publicly endorsed Ben Carroll as the new Labor leader following the resignation of Jacinta Allan. Andrews expressed confidence in Carroll's ability to win the upcoming state election, praising his campaigning skills.
Why it matters
This endorsement signals a significant shift in Victorian Labor leadership and aims to unify the party ahead of a critical state election.
Ben Carroll has begun his first full day as Victorian premier, receiving support from former Labor leaders Daniel Andrews and Steve Bracks just four months from a state election. Photograph: Jay Kogler/AAP Ben Carroll has begun his first full day as Victorian premier, receiving support from former Labor leaders Daniel Andrews and Steve Bracks just four months from a state election. Photograph: Jay Kogler/AAP Victorian politics Daniel Andrews says Ben Carroll ‘can win’ Victoria election in rare public statement Former leader shows support for new Victorian premier while paying tribute to Jacinta Allan
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Former premier Daniel Andrews has thrown his support behind the Victoria’s new Labor leader, Ben Carroll, saying he has what it takes to win November’s state election.
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