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  1. Jacinta Allan's seat in Bendigo East is facing a contest threat based on internal polling.
  2. Neil Mitchell predicts Jacinta Allan's options amid ongoing polling issues.
  3. Jacinta Allan's leadership faces low approval ratings and support from the Deputy Premier.

A leadership challenge has emerged from the deputy premier, and a leadership change precedent has been set by Steve Bracks.

17 reports, 9 independent Updated Jul 28
Gone quiet Reached 2 outlets in its first 24 hours
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A leadership challenge has emerged from the deputy premier, and a leadership change precedent has been set by Steve Bracks.

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  1. Ben Carroll challenges Jacinta Allan for Labor leadership while Allan serves as the Premier of Victoria.Sub-event
  2. Jacinta Allan's political status in Bendigo is highlighted as she asks Staikos to standby for a ballot.Sub-event
  3. Factional power brokers urged Jacinta Allan to resign, and a deputy was nominated to replace her.1 source
  4. Carroll challenged Allan for leadership, having been preselected over Jaclyn Symes.1 source
  5. Justin Mullaly sent messages to Premier Allan and had verbal disputes with Ben Carroll.Sub-event
  6. Leadership race between Jacinta Allan and Ben Carroll.1 source
  7. Leadership challenge from deputy premier; leadership change precedent set by Bracks.1 source

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  • merimbulanewsweekly.com.auFrom Kmart to premier: Ben Carroll's political rise
  • sbs.com.auPauline Hanson loses racial vilification appeal | Evening News Bulletin 27 July 2026
  • theguardian.comWho is Ben Carroll, the man who wants to be Victoria’s next premier?
  • aol.co.ukPerceived inaction on Big Build corruption could see Jacinta Allan’s leadership demolished - AOL
  • neoskosmos.comLabor's Victorian leadership crisis: Is a change of premier a bid to save the furniture?
  • 3aw.com.auWhy Tom Elliott wants Jacinta Allan to remain premier despite potential leadership challenge
  • dailymail.comIs this the end of Victoria's premier?
  • bunburymail.com.au
  • theage.com.au
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