Victorian Labor Primary Vote Hits All-Time Low of 18%
Premier Ben Carroll announced millions in crime spending after a new poll placed the Victorian Labor Party third behind the Coalition and One Nation.
A new DemosAU/PremierNational poll shows the Victorian Labor Party primary vote has fallen to an all-time low of 18%, trailing both the Coalition at 33% and One Nation at 21%. On a two-party preferred basis, the Coalition leads Labor 56-44. The results have sparked anger within the Labor caucus, where some members criticized Premier Ben Carroll's recent strategic shift toward crime-focused policies as a failure.
In response to the polling and pressure from the opposition, Ben Carroll announced a $204 million rehabilitation program for youth offenders and $70 million for police reservists. He also matched a commitment from Opposition Leader Jess Wilson to introduce Aidan’s Law, which would toughen sentencing for individuals who attack protectors.
Separately, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson denied reports that former campaign director Sean Black, a convicted rapist, remains employed by the party in Victoria.
