Jacinta Allan could face a leadership spill today – here’s what happens next

Victoria could face weeks of instability if a contest for the leadership of the Labor party goes aheadWho is Ben Carroll, the man who wants to be Victoria’s next premier?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastUrgent talks are being held in the hope of averting a leadership showdown between Jacinta Allan and her deputy, Ben Carroll, that could plunge Victoria’s Labor government into weeks of political turmoil.The premier and Carroll have publicly declared they would stand in a leadership ballot – expected to be held when caucus meets for the first time since the winter break on Tuesday. Continue reading...