Former Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan Leaves Politics

Topic: State and Territory Government

Jacinta Allan will not run in the next state election.

Former Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is leaving politics after stepping down as Labor leader.

She announced this at a press conference in her area on Friday morning.

Ms Allan has been in Victoria's parliament for half her life, first elected in 1999.

Jacinta Allan's parents celebrated with her on the night she was elected.

She was the youngest woman MP in Victoria and became a minister at 29.

Ms Allan said, 'I am proud to say I didn't waste a day.'

She lived by the values she outlined in her first speech, including investing in public health and education.

Ms Allan said Labor governments must focus on creating good jobs with fair wages.

A high school student once asked for her business card, saying 'if you can do it, so can I'.

Ms Allan showed young people that they can achieve their goals, no matter where they live.

Ben Carroll was deputy premier under Jacinta Allan before becoming premier.

She became premier in September 2023 after Daniel Andrews left politics.

Ms Allan stepped down as Labor leader on July 27 after losing her party's confidence.

Her deputy, Ben Carroll, took over as premier.

Jacinta Allan got emotional as she thanked her supporters.

She thanked community groups, including those who helped vulnerable people.

Ms Allan appreciated the kindness of strangers who encouraged her.

She used her press conference to thank supporters and list her achievements.

Ms Allan reflected on the state of democracy as a former premier.

She said the foundations of democracy feel unsteady.

Social cohesion is under pressure, and truth is becoming blurred.

Ms Allan said people are being treated unfairly, and trust is being eroded.

She urged the community not to let fear and division win.

Ms Allan thanked her family, saying she loves them very much.

She looks forward to taking what she learned into her next chapter.

Ms Allan did not take questions after her announcement.

Premier Ben Carroll paid tribute to Jacinta Allan on the radio.

Mr Carroll said Ms Allan transformed Bendigo for the better.

He wished her success in the future.

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