The final hours: How Jacinta Allan realised it was time to stop fighting
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan reflects on her decision to step down from her leadership role following internal party pressure and political challenges. The article explores the personal and political toll of her tenure as she prepares for the upcoming state election.
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The resignation of a sitting Premier significantly impacts the political landscape and stability of the Victorian government ahead of a major election.
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Share A A A Two weeks ago in Bentleigh East, a part of Melbourne where neat, orderly rows of brick veneer houses speak to suburban comfort and simpler times, a car carrying Jacinta Allan pulled up outside an Indian community centre.
The Datta Yoga Centre, or DYC, is a spiritual place where, guided by Hindu teachings, Indian-Australians gather to promote universal brotherhood, wellbeing and social cohesion. When Allan hopped out of the car, about 30 smiling community volunteers were waiting outside to welcome her arrival.
Jacinta Allan announces her resignation on Tuesday. Jason South As she moved across the footpath to greet them, a man from across the road screamed at her: “Jacinta, you are a traitor to Australia.”
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