Aug 14, 2026 – 12.22pmFormer Victorian premier Jacinta Allan has announced she is quitting politics following a 27-year career in parliament, after she was forced by her colleagues to resign as Labor leader more than a fortnight ago.Allan was ousted from the top job on July 28, ending almost three years as premier, as support for Labor plummeted and MPs grew increasingly concerned she would lead the party to a wipeout at the November state election.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles