Ben Carroll becomes Victoria Premier following Jacinta Allan's resignation

Victorian Labor Leadership Crisis·Latest event July 29, 2026

Jul 28

Ben Carroll becomes Victoria Premier following Jacinta Allan's resignation

The Victorian Labor Party elected Ben Carroll to serve as the state's 50th Premier. This followed Jacinta Allan's resignation after nearly three years in the role. The leadership change occurred as the party faced declining polling numbers. Carroll must now distance himself from the previous administration to stabilize the party. Former Premier Daniel Andrews stated that Carroll has the potential to win the upcoming state contest. This endorsement followed a period of internal transition for the party. Observers are now examining the new premier's background as Labor prepares for the next election.

Daniel Andrews says Ben Carroll 'can win' Victoria election in rare public statementBen Carroll will want to distance himself from Jacinta Allan's unpopularityBen Carroll's U-turn for the ages needs to set Victoria on a new course

Jul 27

Labor Cabinet Ministers and MPs Demand Premier Jacinta Allan Resign

Senior government figures cited concerns over corruption and electoral viability as primary reasons for demanding a leadership change. This move follows months of discussions among Labor MPs regarding Allan's ability to lead the party. While the Premier previously reshuffled her cabinet to present a united front, the strategy failed to quell dissent. The crisis intensified after Allan admitted that criminal elements infiltrated the state's Big Build construction projects. Her decision to reject a royal commission into these allegations reportedly alienated colleagues. Critics within the party argue that perceived inaction on corruption could lead to the government's defeat.

Perceived inaction on Big Build corruption could see Jacinta Allan's leadership demolishedJacinta Allan admits criminals infiltrated Big Build but rejects calls for royal commissionJacinta Allan wants voters to see Victoria's 12-year-old Labor government as 'new and united'

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