# Labor’s Leadership Shake-Up | Sydney News

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Podcast: [Sydney News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sydney-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568669)
Published: 2026-07-28T09:40:01+00:00
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Victoria’s Labor party just pulled off a bold leadership shake-up, ousting Premier Jacinta Allan after plummeting approval ratings hit a shocking minus 36 — a crisis that threatened their next election. Enter Ben Carroll, a fresh face promising a break from both Allan and former leader Daniel Andrews, paired with new deputy Gabrielle Williams. The move is pure strategy: voters are turning away, and with mounting debt and corruption scandals, Labor can’t afford to be seen as stagnant. This isn’t about policy debates — it’s about survival. The hope? A new leader can reignite public trust before the next vote. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2ccba0bfe52ea77e

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