The 2023 Victorian Labor Party leadership election was held on 27 September 2023 to elect a new leader of the Victorian Labor Party and a Premier of Victoria, following the resignation of Daniel Andrews as both Premier and the MP for Mulgrave announced the day before.
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Jacinta Allan and Ben Carroll were elected unopposed as leader and deputy leader respectively.
Background edit
Daniel Andrews was first elected as leader of the Victorian Labor Party following the party's defeat at the 2010 Victorian state election. He had served as a minister for predecessors Steve Bracks and John Brumby in the Gaming, Consumer Affairs and Health portfolios. Andrews led Labor back to government at the 2014 Victorian state election defeating the then one-term coalition government. During his time as Premier, Andrews has overseen a range of policy initiatives and reforms. Notable among these is the level crossing removal program and Metro Tunnel. He subsequently led the party to a second term following a landslide victory at the 2018 Victorian state election and continued on with projects such as the Suburban Rail Loop and the controversial West Gate Tunnel. Andrews oversaw the handling of natural disasters, such as the 2019–20 Australian bushfire season and COVID-19 pandemic in Victoria during this tenure and implemented stringent measures to protect public health and safety, earning both praise and criticism. The party was reelected to a third term at the 2022 Victorian state election.
Candidates edit
Leader edit
Declared edit
| Name | Portfolio | Electorate | Faction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacinta Allan MP[1][2] | Bendigo East (1999–present) | Left |
Withdrew edit
| Name | Portfolio | Electorate | Faction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Carroll MP[3] |
|
Niddrie (2012–present) | Right |
Deputy leader edit
Declared edit
| Name | Portfolio | Electorate | Faction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Carroll MP[3] |
|
Niddrie (2012–present) | Right |
Withdrew edit
| Name | Portfolio | Electorate | Faction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Carbines MP[4] |
|
Ivanhoe (2010–present) | Right |
| Tim Pallas MP |
|
Werribee (2014–present) | Left |
Speculated edit
The following members were speculated as potential candidates by media sources but did not contest for any position.
| Name | Portfolio | Electorate | Faction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Brooks MP | Bundoora (2006–present) | Right | |
| Melissa Horne MP[4] |
|
Williamstown (2018–present) | Right |
| Natalie Hutchins MP | Sydenham (2014–present) | Right | |
| Mary-Anne Thomas MP[4] |
|
Macedon (2014–present) | Left |
Withdrew edit
| Name | Portfolio | Electorate | Faction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabrielle Williams MP[4] |
|
Dandenong (2014–present) | Left |
See also edit
- 2023 Mulgrave state by-election
- 2023 Western Australian Labor Party leadership election (June 2023)
- 2023 Queensland Labor Party leadership election (December 2023)
- 2023 Territory Labor Party leadership election (December 2023)
References edit
- ^ "Jacinta Allan could become premier as Daniel Andrews resigns". Bendigo Advertiser. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
- ^ Smethurst, Annika (13 July 2023). "Daniel Andrews' likely female successor will have a hell of mess to clean up". The Age. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Daniel Andrews mum on who might be his successor". Australian Financial Review. 10 May 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
- ^ a b c d Carmody, Broede (26 September 2023). "Daniel Andrews resignation LIVE updates: Victorian premier's tenure to end at 5pm today after nine years in power; Jacinta Allan tipped as successor". The Age. Retrieved 26 September 2023.