Australian State Leader Allan Quits Months Before Tough Election
The premier of the Australian state of Victoria has stepped down just months before a state election in which her Labor party faces its strongest challenge in years, with support rising for conservative and right-wing parties.
Ben Carroll Sworn In as Victorian Premier
- Australia's Victoria state premier resigns ahead of November election The Straits Times —
- Ben Carroll sworn in as Australian state of Victoria's 50th premier after Labor leadership upheaval Anadolu Agency —
- Australia’s Labor Party replaces Victoria state premier ahead of November election The Straits Times —
- Afternoon Update: Ben Carroll becomes Victorian premier; well-connected Melbourne man guilty of rape; and a year as a gopher Guardian Australia —
- How Ben Carroll became premier – and the monumental task ahead Sydney Morning Herald —