Victorian Premier under threat; Ben Carroll likely contender for challenge after Victorian Labor Party meeting
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is facing internal pressure to step down, with Ben Carroll emerging as a potential successor. Opposition figures argue that a leadership change will not resolve underlying issues regarding government corruption and the state's justice system.
Why it matters
The potential leadership spill reflects significant political instability within the Victorian Labor Party, which could impact upcoming state policy and elections.
Victorian shadow attorney-general James Newbury said a state government led by Ben Carroll would be plagued by the same problems as those faced during Jacinta Allan’s premiership.
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