8.23amAllan continues to resist Big Build royal commission, despite support from crime fightersBy The government’s response to revelations of corruption in the Big Build and lawlessness in the CFMEU has been a key issue for Jacinta Allan’s leadership.She has resisted mounting calls for a royal commission and was this morning due to take a proposal for an organised crime agency to cabinet. Nick McKenzie reported today that it was expected to be similar to, but less powerful than, NSW’s crime commission.He interviewed four leading law enforcement figures who all argued that a royal commission was a better response:From left: Phillip Bradley, former NSW crime commissioner; Peter De Santo, former head of Victoria’s Echo anti-bikie taskforce; Peter Singleton, a former assistant commissioner and commissioner of the NSW Crime Commission; and ex-federal police official and former senior IBAC lawyer Tam McLaughlin.Artwork: Michael Howard, Singleton picture: Evan MacleanPhillip Bradley, who for two decades headed the NSW commission and was also the inaugural chief executive of the ACIC, said a truly independent royal commission operating in public view was the best way to expose problems on Victoria’s $109 billion Big Build program.7.37amHow a ‘self-confessed goody two-shoes’ became premierBy Jacinta Allan is a self-confessed goody two shoes. When she was first named Victoria’s deputy premier, caucus colleagues described her as diligent, dutiful and even boring.Here’s a closer look at her political journey:7.36amCoup unfolds in the absence of a declared challengerBy Premier Jacinta Allan, who spent Sunday night at her home in Bendigo with senior advisers, has refused to resign despite mounting internal pressure.She has told supporters she will stay on regardless of any factional decision.Deputy Premier Ben Carroll has said he will not challenge Premier Jacinta Allan, but would run if the leadership became vacant.Ruby AlexanderWhile there is no declared challenger, Deputy Premier Ben Carroll has indicated he would contest the leadership if it became vacant.But the leader of the Right faction has also signalled to colleagues he would not use his numbers to bring the premier down.7.30amThe move against Jacinta AllanBy Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of the internal Labor Party push to dump Jacinta Allan as Victorian premier.The campaign reached a critical stage last night after an extraordinary meeting of factional conveners resolved to move against her leadership.It is unclear how a leadership challenge will unfold.Ruby AlexanderThe meeting of conveners from across the party’s Left and Right factions was called to determine whether Allan has the caucus backing she needs to lead the government to the state election on November 28.Follow here for updates from The Age’s state politics team.1 of 1