Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan resigns from the leadership of the Victorian Labor Party, stepping aside as premier and triggering a leadership spill. Multiple outlets report the move follows a period of intense internal pressure in the Labor caucus in the days leading up to the state election campaign, with MPs urging Allan to stand down and questioning her leadership support. Allan had previously indicated she would contest a challenge. Her deputy, Ben Carroll, is reported to be the person expected to seek the Labor leadership. After Allan’s announcement, a caucus meeting takes place, described as chaotic by some outlets. In that process, Carroll emerges as premier, with his election described in reporting as unanimous. Several sources also note that Carroll is expected to form a new ministry shortly after taking office, and that other Labor MPs begin positioning for roles following the leadership change. Additional reporting also points to resignations or retirements by some Allan allies from politics after the leadership outcome. Overall, the accounts agree that Allan’s resignation and Carroll’s subsequent rise occur quickly and close to the timeframe of an anticipated leadership challenge.