Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan Faces Leadership Challenge From Ben Carroll

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is reconsidering her position ahead of a 10 a.m. Labor caucus meeting where Ben Carroll is expected to challenge her leadership.

Justin Tomlinson

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Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan Faces Leadership Challenge From Ben Carroll

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is reconsidering her leadership position ahead of a Labor caucus meeting scheduled for 10 a.m. today. The upcoming meeting is expected to host a direct leadership challenge from Ben Carroll, creating a critical showdown for the state's top political role.[1][2]

The expected challenge from Carroll comes as members of the parliamentary Labor caucus prepare to meet this morning. With Allan actively weighing her options prior to the 10 a.m. gathering, the caucus meeting will determine whether Allan maintains her premiership or if Carroll takes over party leadership.[1][2]

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