Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan has faced down anonymous detractors raising speculations about her leadership, dismissing them as 'navel-gazers' and declaring herself 'all in' as Victoria heads towards an uncertain state election stalked by the rise of One Nation.

She made the statement during a press conference on Tuesday morning, where she conceded, for the first time, that One Nation is indeed eating into Labor's support and also cannibalising the vote of the Liberal and National parties. 'I don't know who these people are,' Allan said. 'I've said navel-gazing is not the answer here, and indeed, navel-gazing is not what Victorians want and need.'

The premier said this was being driven largely by global forces - such as the war in Iran and the global fuel price shock - which are being felt across kitchen tables throughout the state. 'I am absolutely determined to see this through, because when the going gets tough, the tough gets going, and I am all in on this challenge.' she said.

Health Minister Harriet Shing, a staunch supporter of the premier, backed her to remain in the job. 'She's made absolutely clear that we need to build things in order to create a better Victoria, not just for now, but for our kids and for their kids,' Shing said. 'She has championed the delivery of more housing, stood firm against constant opposition and division from the Liberals, from the Nationals and now, from One Nation.'

Shing added, 'I'm really proud to stand by the premier.'

The Labor Party has seen a decline in support in recent months, with a recent poll showing One Nation taking a significant slice of the vote. The party's poor performance has led to frustration among MPs, with some calling for Allan to step down.

The rise of One Nation has been particularly concerning for Labor, with many Victorians feeling disillusioned with the major parties. One Nation's anti-austerity and anti-establishment message has resonated with many, despite criticism for the party's stance on issues like the environment and social justice.

Allan has been Victoria's Premier since 2023, when she took over from Daniel Andrews. Born and raised in regional Victoria, Allan has worked in politics for over two decades and has been a key figure in the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She has been praised for her leadership during the crisis.

The Labor Party's poor performance has been attributed to a range of factors, including its failure to connect with voters and its struggles with issues such as housing affordability and cost of living. The party has vowed to learn from its mistakes and to do better in the upcoming election. Despite the challenges, Allan remains committed to her role as premier and is determined to lead Labor to victory.

One Nation's surge in popularity has been driven largely by the party's anti-austerity and anti-establishment message. The party has been criticized for its stance on issues such as the environment and social justice, but has gained support among Victorians who feel disillusioned with the major parties.

The November 28 election is expected to be a closely contested affair, with Labor facing stiff competition from One Nation and the Liberal Party. The outcome will be closely watched by political analysts and commentators, who will be looking for clues about the future of Australian politics.

The Labor caucus will gather for its regular meeting on June 24, when the Victorian Parliament will next meet. This will be the last parliamentary sitting before a six-week winter break, and may provide a key opportunity for the party to regroup and reassess its strategy.

The future of the Labor Party and the state of Victoria hangs in the balance as the November 28 election approaches. Will Jacinta Allan and the Labor Party be able to recover from their poor performance, and regain ground against One Nation and the Liberal Party?

The Labor Party has been Victoria's ruling party since 2014, under the leadership of Jacinta Allan. However, the party's poor performance in recent polls has raised concerns about its ability to hold onto power.

The rise of One Nation has been a significant factor in the Labor Party's decline, with many Victorians feeling disillusioned with the major parties and turning to One Nation for an alternative.

The November 28 election is expected to be a closely watched event, with many Victorians having lost confidence in the Labor Party's ability to deliver on its promises. However, the party's poor performance has also been attributed to other factors, including its failure to connect with voters and its struggles with issues such as housing affordability and cost of living. The party has vowed to learn from its mistakes and to do better in the upcoming election.

### Key Facts

  • One Nation is taking a substantial slice of the Labor Party vote, according to recent polls.
  • The party's poor performance has led to frustration among MPs, with some calling for Allan to step down.
  • The Labor Party has been criticized for its failure to connect with voters and its struggles with issues such as housing affordability and cost of living.
  • One Nation's surge in popularity has been driven largely by the party's anti-austerity and anti-establishment message.
  • The November 28 election is expected to be a closely contested affair, with Labor facing stiff competition from One Nation and the Liberal Party.