Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan resigns, deputy Ben Carroll to take over
Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan announced she is stepping down as leader of the state's Labor Party and as Premier, ending a tenure that began in 2023. Her deputy, Ben Carroll, is expected to be endorsed by the party room and sworn in as the state's next premier.
Jacinta Allan told reporters in Melbourne on Tuesday that she would resign as leader of the Victorian Labor Party and as Premier of Victoria, a position she has held since 2023 when she succeeded Daniel Andrews. She said the decision was hers alone and that she believed a change of leadership was in the best interests of the party ahead of the next state election.
Deputy Premier Ben Carroll is widely expected to be endorsed unopposed by Labor's parliamentary caucus and sworn in as Victoria's next premier within days. Carroll, who also holds the state's education portfolio, has served as deputy since 2023 and is seen within the party as a steady successor.
The transition comes as Victoria's Labor government navigates budget pressures and infrastructure cost blowouts. Analysts said a smooth handover would likely have limited immediate impact on state finances or major project timelines, though attention will turn to Carroll's first cabinet reshuffle.
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