Daniel Andrews says Ben Carroll 'can win' Victoria election in rare public statement
Guardian AU
β’Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:34:38 GMT
π° What Happened
Former Premier Daniel Andrews endorsed new Premier Ben Carroll, saying he 'can win' the November election, in a rare public statement that also paid tribute to Jacinta Allan. On his first full day, Carroll announced legislation to abolish group voting tickets in Victoria. Allan resigned after losing caucus confidence.
π The Backstory
Ben Carroll became Victoria's premier on 29 July 2026 after Jacinta Allan resigned ahead of a planned leadership spill. Allan had succeeded Daniel Andrews in September 2023. Carroll, a factional player from the Right, was backed by a cross-factional delegation of MPs. Victoria votes in November 2026 with Labor seeking a fourth consecutive term.
π― Why It Matters
The leadership change and Andrews' endorsement set the stage for Victoria's November election, where Labor faces the challenge of winning a fourth term amid internal turmoil. The abolition of group voting tickets represents a significant electoral reform that could alter the competitive dynamics of the election.
Former Premier Daniel Andrews endorsed new Premier Ben Carroll, saying he 'can win' the November election, in a rare public statement that also paid tribute to Jacinta Allan. On his first full day, Carroll announced legislation to abolish group voting tickets in Victoria. Allan resigned after losing caucus confidence.
Ben Carroll became Victoria's premier on 29 July 2026 after Jacinta Allan resigned ahead of a planned leadership spill. Allan had succeeded Daniel Andrews in September 2023. Carroll, a factional player from the Right, was backed by a cross-factional delegation of MPs. Victoria votes in November 2026 with Labor seeking a fourth consecutive term.
The leadership change and Andrews' endorsement set the stage for Victoria's November election, where Labor faces the challenge of winning a fourth term amid internal turmoil. The abolition of group voting tickets represents a significant electoral reform that could alter the competitive dynamics of the election.