- Jacinta Allan's seat in Bendigo East is facing a contest threat based on internal polling.
- Neil Mitchell predicts Jacinta Allan's options amid ongoing polling issues.
- 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
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What happened
A leadership challenge has emerged from the deputy premier, and a leadership change precedent has been set by Steve Bracks.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Ben Carroll challenges Jacinta Allan for Labor leadership while Allan serves as the Premier of Victoria.Sub-event
- Jacinta Allan's political status in Bendigo is highlighted as she asks Staikos to standby for a ballot.Sub-event
Factional power brokers urged Jacinta Allan to resign, and a deputy was nominated to replace her.1 source
Carroll challenged Allan for leadership, having been preselected over Jaclyn Symes.1 source
- Justin Mullaly sent messages to Premier Allan and had verbal disputes with Ben Carroll.Sub-event
Leadership race between Jacinta Allan and Ben Carroll.1 source
Leadership challenge from deputy premier; leadership change precedent set by Bracks.1 source
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The entities involved
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Jacinta Allan
Premier of Victoria since 2023
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Ben Carroll
Australian politician
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Steve Bracks
44th Premier of Victoria, Australia
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Coverage
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- 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