Daniel Andrews says Ben Carroll ‘can win’ Victoria election in rare public statement

Published July 29, 2026 · Category: News

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Former leader shows support for new Victorian premier while paying tribute to Jacinta Allan

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Former premier Daniel Andrews has thrown his support behind Victoria’s new Labor leader, Ben Carroll, saying he has what it takes to win November’s state election.

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In a rare public statement on Wednesday, Andrews also paid tribute to Jacinta Allan, who he handpicked to replace him as premier when he resigned in September 2023.

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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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