Jacinta Allan expected to face leadership challenge after Labor factions meet
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is facing a potential leadership challenge as Labor factional conveners discuss her lack of support within the caucus. While opponents are considering a move to force her resignation, her allies maintain she remains in control.
Why it matters
Political instability in Victoria could lead to a change in state leadership just months before a general election, impacting regional governance.
Just four months out from the Victorian election, factional conveners from Labor’s left and right met on Sunday night to discuss whether the premier, Jacinta Allan, still had the support of a majority of Labor’s caucus. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP Just four months out from the Victorian election, factional conveners from Labor’s left and right met on Sunday night to discuss whether the premier, Jacinta Allan, still had the support of a majority of Labor’s caucus. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP Victorian politics Jacinta Allan expected to face leadership challenge after Victorian Labor factions meet Minister says premier ‘not going anywhere’ and describes leaking of Sunday night meeting as attempt to build momentum for spill
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