Ben Carroll elected Victoria's 50th premier after Allan's resignation

Jacinta Allan's resignation triggered a leadership spill in Victoria, resulting in Ben Carroll's unanimous election as premier and Victorian Labor Party leader.

By Jonathan McConnell1 min read

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Jacinta Allan resigned as Victorian premier, triggering a leadership spill within the Victorian Labor Party. The vacancy arose following her departure from the role, leading to a party meeting to select a successor.

Ben Carroll was elected unanimously as the new premier and leader of the Victorian Labor Party. He previously served as education minister since 2023 and held multiple portfolios since 2014.

Carroll's appointment followed a leadership transition that occurred after the resignation of Daniel Andrews in 2023. His political career includes a by-election win in 2012 and prior roles as a political adviser to federal MPs.