Australia news live: Ben Carroll promises new direction for Victoria ahead of ‘high stakes’ election; Moira Deeming quits Liberal party

Jacinta Allan has stepped down as Victorian premier, per The Guardian, with Ben Carroll stepping into state labor leadership amid mounting challenges. Victoria faces debt approaching two hundred billion dollars, ongoing teacher strikes over pay, and stalled infrastructure funding. Also, Michele O'Neil, president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, and secretary Sally McManus announced they're stepping down, saying it's the right time for renewal as the union movement approaches its centennial anniversary next year.

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