Perceived inaction on Big Build corruption could see Jacinta Allan’s leadership demolished
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is facing a leadership challenge from her deputy, Ben Carroll, amid internal party pressure regarding alleged corruption in the state's 'Big Build' infrastructure project. Despite calls for her resignation and demands for a royal commission, Allan has declared her intention to contest any leadership ballot.
Why it matters
The potential ousting of a state premier over corruption allegations highlights significant political instability and governance concerns in Victoria.
Victorian premier Jacinta Allan and has been challenged for the leadership by her deputy, Ben Carroll. Composite: Victoria Hart/Guardian Design Victorian premier Jacinta Allan and has been challenged for the leadership by her deputy, Ben Carroll. Composite: Victoria Hart/Guardian Design Victorian politics Analysis Perceived inaction on Big Build corruption could see Jacinta Allan’s leadership demolished Benita Kolovos The premier’s deputy, Ben Carroll, is among many MPs who don’t believe Labor can win another election under Allan
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In what could be Jacinta Allan’s last cabinet meeting as Victorian premier, several of her ministers turned against her.
In the preceding 24 hours, factional power brokers had agreed to tell the premier that she had lost the support of Labor caucus, with a delegation of ministers and MPs asking her to stand down on Monday morning.
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