Ben Carroll sworn in as Victoria's 50th Premier
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Ben Carroll
Victoria, Australia
July 28, 2026
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Jacinta Allan resigned as Victoria's Premier. Ben Carroll was unanimously elected as the new leader by the Labor caucus. The transition followed a leadership challenge and internal party instability.
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