Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementNationalJacinta Allan’s deputy Ben Carroll has ruled out trying to snatch the top job, despite another poor opinion poll for Labor ahead of the Victorian election.Updated June 15, 2026 — 7:31pm,first published 7:28pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:32Giveaway descends into chaosVideo icon1:59Father of Australian girl shot dead in Pakistan calls for justiceVideo icon0:15Stepson of Norway's crown prince jailed for rapeVideo icon1:59Fisherman calls for relaxed restrictions on shark fishingAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Jacinta Allan’s deputy rules out leadership challenge
Jacinta Allan’s deputy Ben Carroll has ruled out trying to snatch the top job, despite another poor opinion poll for Labor ahead of the Victorian election.







