Jacinta Allan

Victoria’s new premier, Ben Carroll, has not ruled out redirecting funds for the Suburban Rail Loop to other projects, citing a focus on 'greatest value for Victorians'. He also mentioned considering 'sensible changes' to laws that would enshrine the right to work from home two days a week.

Daniel Andrews expressed support for Ben Carroll's potential to win the upcoming Victoria election, while honoring Jacinta Allan's role as premier. The statement highlights internal Labor Party dynamics ahead of the November state election.

Jacinta Allan has resigned as Victorian premier ahead of a leadership challenge by Ben Carroll, who is running for the Labor leadership. The resignation follows a loss of support from some MPs.

Ben Carroll, elected to parliament in 2012, has confirmed a leadership challenge for Victoria's premier. In 2023, he failed to secure the Victorian Labor party leadership, with Daniel Andrews resigning and proposing a succession plan involving Jacinta Allan and Tim Pallas.

Jacinta Allan is expected to face a leadership challenge when state parliament resumes after factional conveners from Labor’s left and right met and agreed she lacks majority support. The minister described the leaking of the meeting as an attempt to build momentum for a spill.

Victoria proposes new laws allowing Vcat to force social and AI platforms to identify anonymous users accused of online vilification, as part of social media reforms aimed at protecting children.

Victoria is proposing new laws that would allow Vcat to compel social media and AI platforms to identify anonymous users accused of online vilification. Premier Jacinta Allan announced the reforms, stating they aim to provide families with tools to protect children online.

Melissa Horne, a Victorian minister, described allegations of improper government interference in a hospital project as 'alarming' and sought assurances from a senior official, diverging from Premier Jacinta Allan, who dismissed the report. The incident highlights internal government fractures over handling corruption allegations ahead of the state election.

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.