Victoria’s deputy premier Ben Carroll has launched a surprise bid to oust Premier Jacinta Allan, igniting a leadership crisis just months before the state election. After reportedly losing caucus support, Carroll formally declared his challenge following a meeting with Allan, setting the stage for a potential spill. With the election looming, this internal power struggle signals deep fractures within Labor—and a high-stakes test of Allan’s grip on the party. The caucus will decide Tuesday, and the outcome could reshape Victoria’s political future.

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