Jacinta Allan

Jacinta Allan acknowledged that criminals operated on some of Victoria’s construction sites during the Big Build projects but rejected calls for a royal commission into corruption involving unions and labor hire companies. She argued in an op-ed that a royal commission would not resolve the issue.

Victorian premier Jacinta Allan attributes cost overruns in the state's $100bn Big Build infrastructure projects to inflation rather than corruption, despite allegations from an investigation by Nine newspapers and 60 Minutes. The investigation claims money from the projects is being paid to gangland figures and highlights concerns about Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) demands contributing to cost blowouts.

Jacinta Allan criticizes Pauline Hanson's response to a 'ditch the witch' billboard targeting her, stating she will continue to address 'misogynist' remarks. Pauline Hanson advised Allan to 'suck it up,' and the billboard features AI-generated images of her.

Julia Gillard and Anthony Albanese criticize a 'ditch the witch' campaign targeting Victorian premier Jacinta Allan, which features billboards with AI-generated images of her wearing a witch-like hat. The campaign has been active in Melbourne for about six weeks.

Jacinta Allan faced three major tests this week, with her handling of a parliamentary inquiry into Victoria's integrity laws and other issues prompting speculation about a possible Labor leadership change. The rumors resurfaced as the Victorian election approaches, with some MPs questioning if it's too late for a leadership shift.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan will announce a plan to offer 2,000 apprenticeships at the revived State Electricity Commission, marking the first government employment of electrical apprentices since the SEC's privatization 30 years ago. The announcement is part of Labor's pre-election campaign and addresses workforce shortages in the electrical industry.

The federal budget will include an additional $3.8bn for the Suburban Rail Loop, a 90km public transport project in Melbourne. The funding announcement will be made by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan ahead of the state election. The project is controversial and costly.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan reshuffled her cabinet to project a 'new and united' image as her Labor government seeks an unprecedented fourth term in November. Allan emphasized the word 'new' 17 times in her address to highlight reforms and fresh leadership.

Luba Grigorovitch, a Victorian Labor MP, was promoted to Jacinta Allan’s cabinet despite criticism over her past friendship with disgraced union leader John Setka. The opposition condemned her appointment as 'appalling,' while Grigorovitch defended her ties to Setka.