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The recent elections in South Australia saw both major political parties losing votes to One Nation, even as Labor Premier Peter Malinauskas secured a second term with ease.
Political analyst Charles Croucher foresees that One Nation’s strong showing could create “seismic shockwaves” in Victoria as it gears up for its state election in November.
“This development could serve as a wake-up call for Victoria, especially for Labor, which has traditionally depended on regional and outer suburban constituencies,” Croucher remarked.
“The predominant sentiment among One Nation supporters is one of frustration, feeling as though they’ve been neglected,” he added.
“This sentiment is even more pronounced in Victoria than it is in South Australia,” Croucher noted.
Croucher said he “would not be shocked” if the embattled Victorian premier was bumped from the top job within the next week.
Rumblings of a leadership spill within the Victorian Labor Party peaked when Allan was pictured dining on dim sum with Labor backbenchers in a Chinatown restaurant.
However, Allan denied the rumours, insisting she had the support of the party room and questioning the source of the rumours.
Allan denied the lunch was an attempt to sure up support.
“When I have the time in my diary I am often at a catch up,” she said.
“I think what that demonstrates is we are a good strong united Labor team.”
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