Victorian Labor Premier Jacinta Allan Dismisses Leadership Speculation as ‘Anonymous Gossip’

Reports emerged that Labor powerbrokers from the left and right factions were considering challenging Allan for the leadership.Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan speaks during the Hawthorn Hawks Kennedy Community Centre Opening in Melbourne, Australia on Nov. 17, 2025. Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images3/19/2026|Updated: 3/19/2026Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has brushed off leadership speculation as “anonymous gossip” amid growing concern over her low approval ratings.This comes after reports emerged that Labor powerbrokers from the left and right factions were considering challenging Allan for the leadership.