Victorian premier facing leadership challenge this week
Factional convenors from both the right and left of the party room met on Sunday night to discuss whether Jacinta Allan still had the support of a majority of caucus. The ABC understands they agreed she did not.
Victorian premier Jacinta Allan could face a leadership challenge within the party this week, according to ABC News Australia. Factional convenors from both the right and left of the party room met on Sunday night to assess whether Allan still commanded the support of a majority of caucus.
The ABC understands that those present at the meeting agreed she did not. The development is being seen as a potential precursor to a change in the state government's leadership structure.
No official statement on the matter has yet been issued. How the balance of factions within caucus develops in the coming days, and when the process reaches a resolution, is being closely watched.
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